RN Wound Ostomy Continence Noncertified- (VBH Centra Specialty, LTAC, FT, Days)

Centra Health•Lynchburg, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wound nurse serves as the clinical resource and consultant for the acute care of patients with selected disorders of the integumentary systems. The wound nurse should be prepared to provide the full scope based on certification and professional education nursing practice including education. The unit specializes in caring for medically complex patients who require extended hospitalization and advanced clinical care. Typical cases include individuals recovering from critical illness who need ongoing respiratory support, complex wound care, intravenous therapies, cardiac monitoring, dialysis, and comprehensive rehabilitation services before transitioning to a lower level of care. The unit utilizes the LEAF system, a wearable patient monitoring technology, and provides dialysis treatments at the bedside using TABLO dialysis machines. Centra Health is a regional, nonprofit healthcare system located in Central Virginia, recognized for its commitment to nursing excellence, professional development, and exceptional patient care, holding its fifth Magnet® designation.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) which will allow enrollment into a Wound Ostomy Program
One (1) year of experience as a nurse in an acute care environment or in a position that provides direct patient care.
Recent experience giving direct care as a registered nurse, preferably in the acute or critical care type setting
Hold a current, active license as a registered nurse in Virginia or hold a current multistate licensure privilege as a registered nurse.
Hold a current, active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) course completion card.

Nice To Haves

Masters of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN)
Obtain a Wound Care Certification within three (3) months of hire and pursue a full WOCN Board Certification.
Enrolled in an approved program for certification by the WOCNCB in the following categories: Wound, Ostomy, and Continence by the end of orientation to the team. Program completion should be within twelve (12) months of orientation completion

Responsibilities

Identify patients at risk for pressure ulcer/pressure injury development and provide appropriate preventative care using established protocols.
Identify patients at risk for skin tears and or incontinence associated dermatitis and initiate appropriate preventative care.
Identify and address causative and contributing factors to skin breakdown.
Performs the following procedures: swab cultures and negative pressure wound therapy.
Creates and maintains a personal learning plan.
Incorporates health education as an integral part of nursing practice in identifying and meeting patient/staff needs.
Maintain and submit required activity and statistical reports to unit manager.
Obtain certification as a WOCN within an allotted time frame that is based on the shortest time attainable.
Other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Participates in learning opportunities to enhance professional growth.
Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
Provide appropriate written information to patients and staff including postoperative and discharge instructions referrals and supply needs.
Provide consultation and direct assistance to nursing staff on issues related to patients with altered skin integrity secondary to pressure necrosis drainage to the level of scope from certificates in wound management.
Provides coaching/counseling for staff to improve professional/technical skills.
Provides learning opportunities for health team members.
Serves as a clinical consultant to patients and health care professionals in specialty.
Utilize and maintain current physical assessment skills and interview techniques to determine patient needs.
Utilize the nursing process when directing or delivering care to patients identified.
Utilizes research-based data to improve patient outcomes.