Registered Nurse II- Wound Care

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOCN) provides an in-depth plan of care to patients of all ages (neonate to adult) with wounds, ostomies, or continence issues, throughout inpatient units across the division. The role coordinates nursing management and collaborates with other health care providers to implement progressive changes. This position updates clinical practice based on current research and changes in the age and level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of the patient's family. Ability to work in close collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and other health disciplines. Knowledge of consultative and operational processes. Ability to travel between MUSC Downtown, MUSC Northeast, and MUSC Kershaw several times a week for consults and weekly assessments. Ability to assess, monitor , and treat different types of wounds weekly at all three of the Midland's campuses. May be to assist with ostomy training and education in the MUSC doctor's office.

Requirements

• Ability to work in close collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and other health disciplines
• Knowledge of consultative and operational processes
• Ability to travel between MUSC Downtown, MUSC Northeast, and MUSC Kershaw several times a week for consults and weekly assessments
• Ability to assess, monitor , and treat different types of wounds weekly at all three of the Midland's campuses
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state
• Minimum of three years of applied related clinical work experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) , either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) also for most nursing areas within the hospital

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Current WOCNB, Wound and Ostomy (CWON), or Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOCN) certification with additional Continence and Foot Care Certification (CFCN) preferred
• Wound and Ostomy Certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Provides an in-depth plan of care to patients of all ages (neonate to adult) with wounds, ostomies, or continence issues, throughout inpatient units across the division
• Coordinates nursing management and collaborates with other health care providers to implement progressive changes
• Updates clinical practice based on current research and changes in the age and level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of the patient's family
• Travel between MUSC Downtown, MUSC Northeast, and MUSC Kershaw several times a week for consults and weekly assessments
• Assess, monitor , and treat different types of wounds weekly at all three of the Midland's campuses
• Assist with ostomy training and education in the MUSC doctor's office

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees