WOUND CARE/OSTOMY REGISTERED NURSE (SURGICAL CLINIC)

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc.•Fort Defiance Agency, AZ

22h•$53 - $69•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Wound Care/Ostomy Registered Nurse within a Surgical Clinic. The role involves initiating assessment, planning, and implementation of care for patients with various wound and ostomy needs. The nurse will provide comprehensive care and teaching to patients and their families, manage clinic operations, and ensure compliance with standards. The position requires a valid driver's license and adherence to Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy.

Requirements

One (1) year of Registered Nurse (RN) experience.
One (1) year direct work experience with wound care patients.
Associate of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any U.S. State or Territory.
Valid American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and maintain certification.
Valid, unrestricted insurable driver’s license.
Resume and references are required.

Nice To Haves

Obtain valid Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (WOCN) certification in Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) certification or equivalent within six (6) months from date of hire and maintain certification.

Responsibilities

Initiates assessment, planning and implementation of care to patients with ostomies, draining wounds, fistulas, pressure ulcers, acute and/or chronic wounds.
Provides comprehensive care and teaching to patients and their families/significant others regarding the evaluation, selection, and recommendation of supplies and equipment in order to provide optimal wound and ostomy care.
Assesses and identifies the needs of each ostomy/wound patient, utilizing direct observation, examination and the medical record/Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Implements the nursing and medical care plans through utilization of safe and therapeutically effective interventions.
Assumes a leadership role in the implementation of nursing practices that promote continuous quality improvement and desirable patient outcomes.
Develops standards of care and assists in the formulation and evaluation of procedures, protocols and policies related to wound/ostomy patient care.
Provides guidance to staff to identify, control or eliminate etiologic factors for skin breakdown, including selection of appropriate support surface.
Assists staff to maintain current knowledge and competence in the areas of skin, wound, and ostomy management through orientation, regularly scheduled in-service programs, and review of policies and procedures according to national guidelines.
Provides follow-up for patients with ostomies and wound care through outpatient clinic visits and/or phone consults and initiates appropriate referrals for medical or surgical intervention.
Instructs and demonstrates to patient and/or significant other correct procedures in wound/ostomy management and care as related to stomas, appliances, irrigation techniques, peristomal skin care, etc.
Analyzes stock items and recommends appropriate additions and deletions to assure quality and cost-effectiveness of products used for ostomy and wound care.
Keeps current in area of expertise by participating in professional programs and organizations.
Participates in quality/performance improvement projects in area of expertise and serves on various hospital-wide committees as requested.
Manages the Wound Clinic operations and program development with maintenance of records and statistics and submits reports as requested.
Completes all yearly Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) required training by the indicated due dates.
Assists, promotes, and supports compliance with established CMS standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.