Wound Ostomy Continence RN 1

Loma Linda•Loma Linda, CA

18h•$62 - $84•Onsite

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.
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.
Able to use computer and software programs necessary to the position.
Able to troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others.
Able to be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies.
Able to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure.
Able to lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate.
Able to accept direction.
Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone.
Able to think critically.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Able to perform basic math functions.
Able to manage multiple assignments effectively.
Able to work well under pressure.
Able to problem solve.
Able to organize and prioritize workload.
Able to recall information with accuracy.
Able to pay close attention to detail.
Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care.
Able to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone.
Able to identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care.
Able to see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position.
Able to discern temperature variances through touch.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing degree preferred.
Wound, ostomy, and/or continence specialty certification training in progress within twelve months of hire, and wound, ostomy and/or continence certification through the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) obtained within twenty-four months of hire.
Experience in wound and ostomy assessment and treatment preferred.
Spanish language proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate quality patient-centered care across several hospitals under the LLUH license with identified wound, or ostomy or continence problems.
Provide patient and family education, tailoring teaching style to learner needs and encouraging active participation.
Anticipate discharge date and work with the healthcare team, case management, and providers to ensure patients have necessary supplies for home care.
Advocate for patients and mentor others in the advocacy process.
Work with the medical director and wound care team to develop, implement, and maintain wound, ostomy, and continence procedures, guidelines, and standards of care.
Participate in the review of new products, treatments, and technologies, and assist with trialing new products.
Collaborate with the team and staff development to provide staff education on the latest wound care, ostomy treatments, supplies, and preventive measures.
Utilize interpersonal skills to maximize customer service, ensuring safe patient care and professionalism.
Contribute to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
Perform other duties as needed.