Registered Nurse (RN)-Acute Care, Wound Ostomy, FT, Days
About The Position
Provides care for a specific patient population with alterations of wounds, the GI/GU systems, drains, incontinence and pressure ulcers. Serves as a resource for other health care professionals, patients, families and the community. This position is bonus eligible. Under the guidance of a certified wound care nurse and/or a physician, assesses the physical and educational needs of patients undergoing ostomy surgery or continent diversions, and patients with wounds, fistulas, incontinence, percutaneous tubes or pressure ulcers. Communicates patient needs to appropriate members of the health care team. Provides discharge teaching as requested. With guidance of a certified wound care nurse and and/or a physician, implements and evaluates plans for care management based on patient needs through consultation and collaboration with other members of the patient's health care team; coordinates care in an efficient, cost-effective manner. Assists with the education of patients, families and staff on evidence-based skin and wound care practices. Promotes health care in area of expertise, in the community, through education. Identifies actual/potential issues of resource management /patient care, works with health care team to identify cost-effective alternatives; facilitates discharge. Participates in the Skin Care Committee. As a member, assists in the evaluation of products used, including specialty beds and mattresses and makes recommendations to the committee. Participates in quarterly Pressure Ulcer Prevalence Studies and participates in performance improvement activities related to analysis of results. May perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy related duties, as needed, after completing the required hyperbaric training. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing.
- Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.
- Two (2) years as an RN.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Experience in skin and wound care
- Certification in Wound and Ostomy
- Wound Vac Experience
Responsibilities
- Assesses the physical and educational needs of patients undergoing ostomy surgery or continent diversions, and patients with wounds, fistulas, incontinence, percutaneous tubes or pressure ulcers.
- Communicates patient needs to appropriate members of the health care team.
- Provides discharge teaching as requested.
- Implements and evaluates plans for care management based on patient needs through consultation and collaboration with other members of the patient's health care team; coordinates care in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
- Assists with the education of patients, families and staff on evidence-based skin and wound care practices.
- Promotes health care in area of expertise, in the community, through education.
- Identifies actual/potential issues of resource management /patient care, works with health care team to identify cost-effective alternatives; facilitates discharge.
- Participates in the Skin Care Committee.
- Assists in the evaluation of products used, including specialty beds and mattresses and makes recommendations to the committee.
- Participates in quarterly Pressure Ulcer Prevalence Studies and participates in performance improvement activities related to analysis of results.
- May perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy related duties, as needed, after completing the required hyperbaric training.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Bonus eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
