RN, Wound Ostomy Care (PL)

Memorial Hermann Health System•Pearland, TX

About The Position

The RN, Wound Ostomy Care is responsible for treating and recommending management for disorders affecting the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems. This includes care of ostomies, stomas, acute and chronic wounds, and urinary and fecal incontinence. The nurse serves as a clinical resource to staff on wounds, pressure ulcers, ostomies, fistulas, and incontinence, and establishes practice standards while providing ongoing staff education. The role delivers safe, appropriate nursing care; coordinates care planning with an interdisciplinary team; and makes clinical decisions in patient care. The nurse collaborates with and may direct or delegate to the healthcare team, coordinates treatment plans, and develops and implements discharge or transfer plans. The position also participates in ongoing interdisciplinary program evaluation and process improvement, supports patient-centered outcomes and service standards, and adheres to regulatory requirements, Texas Board of Nursing standards, and Memorial Hermann policies and procedures. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with Saturday and Sunday coverage every three to four weeks. When working a weekend, the nurse has two weekdays off during that week.

Requirements

At least 3 years of RN experience; the job summary specifies RN 3+ years and the RN III level is defined as 3–10 years.
At least 1 year of wound care experience.
Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
Current Texas nursing license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing.
Basic Life Support certification.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process and Memorial Hermann's stated values and brand promise.
Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
Wound care certification highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Treat and provide recommendations for managing disorders affecting the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems, including ostomies, stomas, acute and chronic wounds, and urinary and fecal incontinence.
Serve as a clinical resource to staff on wounds, pressure ulcers, ostomies, fistulas, and incontinence.
Establish and maintain practice standards and provide ongoing staff education.
Deliver safe and appropriate care according to nursing skills, patient age, and population needs.
Coordinate nursing care planning with an interdisciplinary team and make appropriate clinical decisions in patient care.
Collaborate with, direct, and as appropriate delegate to the healthcare team to attain positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards.
Coordinate treatment plans and develop and implement discharge or transfer plans.
Participate in systemic, interdisciplinary, ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement, and client-centered outcomes.
Address each patient's diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and ensure service standards that optimize the patient experience.
Adhere to regulatory requirements, Texas Board of Nursing standards, and Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors while meeting time management, supply management, productivity, and service-quality expectations.
Maintain professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements.
Support department goals and, as appropriate, serve as a preceptor, mentor, or resource to less experienced staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.