Nurse Coordinator - Wound Ostomy Continence (Full Time)

Beth Israel Lahey Health

13d • $39 - $101

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people's lives. This position is full time, 40 hours per week (10 hour shifts). Day shifts, with no weekend or on-call requirements. Coordinates care for patients receiving treatment in a specialty service, including the evaluation, assessment, scheduling, consultation and treatment of patients in order to implement a seamless progression of care to meet the patient's needs. Key responsibilities of this role include: - Acts as a resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selective disorders of the integumentary, gastrointestinal and genitourinary system including complex draining wounds, ulcers, fistulae, tubes and ostomies. Evaluates patient progress toward expected outcomes, making changes in plan of care, as indicated. - Utilizes current national guidelines to participate in the development and implementation of procedures, protocols and education related to the care of these patients. - Offers outpatient services for ostomy and wound patients as requested by BIDMC physicians. When possible, preoperatively determines the appropriate site for stoma placement, considering patient's anatomical marking, physical capabilities and lifestyle. - Recommends standards for selection of cost-effective supplies and equipment for wound, ostomy and continence disorders to be utilized by the medical center. Standards should be based on product evaluations, product research studies and cost-effective comparisons. Collaborates with administration to establish protocols to address cost contained clinical benefits for patient care. - Participates in committees or task forces, as requested by employer to local national organization. Contributes to professional or consumer publications and supports associated organizations. WOCN certification preferred Job Description: Essential responsibilities including but not limited to: 1. Collaborates with physicians and other health care providers to coordinate the care for patients from referral/consultation to discharge /follow up. Assists with pre-authorization process. 2. Serves as contact and facilitator to receive consults and patient information. Coordinates and ensures all patient scheduling including but not limited to consultation, diagnostic and treatment procedures. 3. Gathers information for history and physical. Performs and documents evaluations and assessments of patient. Assists in ordering labs, x-rays, and diagnostic procedures. 4. Works in collaboration with surgeons and physicians in educating the patients and their families in medical care. Assists in development of patient/family educational materials. Participates in patient rounds and case conferences. 5. Updates clinical knowledge and skills through consultation, formal and informal education, and review of literature for self and clinical team. Provides leadership for process improvement related to the care of these patients. 6. Makes and answers patient phone calls, both pre and post treatment/procedure, from patients referring providers, and outside facilities (hospitals, rehabilitation centers, physician offices).

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• License Registered Nurse required., and Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
• 1-3 years related work experience required.
• American Heart Associate - Basic Life Support Certificate
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in specialty service preferred.
• WOCN certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with physicians and other health care providers to coordinate the care for patients from referral/consultation to discharge /follow up. Assists with pre-authorization process.
• Serves as contact and facilitator to receive consults and patient information. Coordinates and ensures all patient scheduling including but not limited to consultation, diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Gathers information for history and physical. Performs and documents evaluations and assessments of patient. Assists in ordering labs, x-rays, and diagnostic procedures.
• Works in collaboration with surgeons and physicians in educating the patients and their families in medical care. Assists in development of patient/family educational materials. Participates in patient rounds and case conferences.
• Updates clinical knowledge and skills through consultation, formal and informal education, and review of literature for self and clinical team. Provides leadership for process improvement related to the care of these patients.
• Makes and answers patient phone calls, both pre and post treatment/procedure, from patients referring providers, and outside facilities (hospitals, rehabilitation centers, physician offices).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree