RN- Wound Care, Hospice and Home Health

EvergreenHealth•Auburn, WA

37d•$48 - $87

About The Position

EvergreenHealth is one of largest, most innovative stand-alone Home Health providers in the nation with a local vision, dedicated to serving patients and families in the Pacific Northwest since 1992. From Everett to South Seattle and beyond, our compassionate, skilled providers have the opportunity to provide care in their own community. As an interdisciplinary team we work together to enrich the health and wellbeing of every life we touch. Our care teams are composed of the following: Nurses (RN & LPN) Certified Would Care Specialists Psychiatric Nurses Physical Therapists Occupational Therapists Speech Therapists Social Workers Certified Nursing Assistants (Home Health Aides) As an employee of EvergreenHealth we believe in helping our staff by: Creating a flexible and customized career by offering flexible schedules Offering work/life balance providing a variety of territories to work/serve. We do our best to keep you in the territory that is the closest to your home or desired community. Training: Our new staff will feel confident knowing they have learned from experienced preceptors within their area of specialty. Providing Professional Development as supported through our Tuition Assistance program, paid CEU’s, in addition to career advancement through leadership pathways. Low staff to patient ratios ensuring staff feel safe and that we are providing the best possible clinical care and outcomes for our patients and their families. Commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce: Our staff share a deep commitment to providing exceptional care and service for each one of our patients, and one another. Providing a culture of safety: We are proud to be recognized by The Leapfrog Group with an "A" grade for patient safety, along with our recognition as a Top General Hospital for quality and safety - the only hospital in Washington state. Job Summary Utilizes the nursing process to provide clinical expertise, consultation, and direct patient care for people with or at risk for fecal and urinary diversions, acute and chronic wound, drains, tubes, fistulas and pressure ulcers. Responsible for developing and implementing a program to promote wound healing by means of educating and training staff, standardizing care, establishment of a comprehensive product formulary, and evaluation of outcomes in these areas. Functions in an educative role (staff in-services, patient teaching and community education), advocacy role, as well as performing research and administrative duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) required within 5 years of employment if applicable
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington
Current Healthcare Provider BLS - American Heart Association by start date
Board certification as a CWCN, CWON or WOCN through the Wound Ostomy and Continence Society Certification Board within 6 months of hire.
Graduate of Accredited Certificate Program in Wound Care Management, or Wound/Ostomy, or Wound/Ostomy/Continence
3 years of clinical practice that includes wound care in Acute Care or Home Health Care setting.
Knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation, HIM 11, Joint Commission Standards, WACs, WISHA/OSHA.
Current Washington State Driver’s license and proof of insurability

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing

Responsibilities

Responsibility and accountability for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of ostomy and wound patients for patients on service with Evergreen Home Care Services.
Functions as a consultant for staff and patients with ostomies, complex wounds, fistulas, ulcers and skin problems related to fecal and urinary incontinence
Responsibility and accountability for consultation, direct patient care, program development and education of fecal and urinary diversions or incontinence, and ostomies will depend on level of certification at ostomy and/or continence level.
Clinical Expert: Develops and implements assessment and documentation tools, policies and protocols related to wound care in order to standardize practice.
Educator: Performs periodic needs assessments related to wound prevention and care. Develops and promotes wound care protocols for EHCS.
Acts as a role model and mentor in clinical practice and professional development.
Participates in the organization’s committees pertinent to wound care.
Bases practice on national standards for wound care, current research evidence.
Collects and interprets data regarding prevalence and incidence for the purpose of quality improvement.
Performs other duties as assigned.