Inpatient Wound Ostomy Nurse
Baptist Healthcare System•New Albany, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
Responsible for a variety of functions related to the specialty preparation in stoma care and education, skin care, and incontinence management. The nurse will serve as a consultant with physicians, nursing, hospital, and home care staff. Assesses patients, recommends treatment of wounds, skin care management, and pre- and post-operatively, for stomas and is the primary educator. Plans nursing care to provide continuity of care from hospital to home environment (for ostomy, wounds, and continence patients), implements and evaluates treatments.
Requirements
- Diploma RN
- Current Indiana RN License
- AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider
- 2 years of RN experience
- Must complete required training for Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care within one month of hire
Nice To Haves
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Serve as a consultant with physicians, nursing, hospital, and home care staff.
- Assess patients.
- Recommend treatment of wounds, skin care management, and pre- and post-operatively, for stomas.
- Provide primary education for patients.
- Plan nursing care to provide continuity of care from hospital to home environment (for ostomy, wounds, and continence patients).
- Implement and evaluate treatments.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Excellent benefits
- Continued education opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
