Wound Ostomy Continence RN 1

Loma Linda • Loma Linda, CA

5d

About The Position

The Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse (WOC) or Wound Ostomy Nurse
(WON), Nurse Clinicians practice in an expanded nursing role across the
continuum of care to provide direct and indirect age-specific and
developmentally appropriate quality patient-centered care across several
hospitals under the LLUH license (LLUMC, LLUCH, East Campus, and Surgical
Hospital) with identified wound, or ostomy or continence problems. Provides
patient and family education, tailors teaching style to learner needs,
encourages patients to be active participants in their care and to ask
questions. Anticipates discharge date and works with healthcare team, case
management, and providers to ensure patient has the supplies needed to promote
wound healing, and ostomy care at home. Advocates for patient when needed and
mentors others in the advocacy process. Works with medical director and wound
care team to develop, implement, and maintain wound, ostomy, and continence
procedures, guidelines, standards of care. Participates in the review of new
products, treatments and technologies, assists with trialing new products.
Collaborates with team and staff development in providing staff education on the
latest wound care, and ostomy treatments, supplies and preventive measures.
Utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize customer service in a manner that
supports excellence in customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism;
contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally
diverse workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing required
• Wound, ostomy, and/or continence specialty certification training in progress within twelve months of hire
• Wound, ostomy and/or continence certification through the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) obtained within twenty-four months of hire
• Minimum two years in an acute care hospital experience required
• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required
• Demonstrates advanced competencies in pediatric and adult wound, ostomy and incontinent treatment and care
• Knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations and accreditation, performance improvement, quality and patient safety, evidenced-based clinical practice standards, medical staff structure, legal aspects of care and nursing scope of practice
• Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills with focus on wound care, ostomy care and incontinence treatment and care
• Able to: read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction
• Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail
• Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Nursing degree preferred
• Experience in wound and ostomy assessment and treatment preferred
• Speak in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Provides patient and family education
• Anticipates discharge date and works with healthcare team to ensure patient has the supplies needed
• Advocates for patient when needed and mentors others in the advocacy process
• Works with medical director and wound care team to develop, implement, and maintain procedures, guidelines, standards of care
• Participates in the review of new products, treatments and technologies, assists with trialing new products
• Collaborates with team and staff development in providing staff education
• Utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize customer service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees