Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse II

Responsibilities

Develops, evaluates, coordinates and/or provides educational programs and/or materials related to ostomy and wound care management to meet the interests and needs of patients, family, staff, physicians, and the community; Coordinates and provides care along the continuum with appropriate disciplines to establish and provide quality patient care; Performs ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and documentation of patient care provision in response to ostomy care and modalities of wound care management therapy and recommends change to treatment protocols as needed; Coordinates development and revision of policies and protocols as related to ostomy and wound care management in collaboration with nursing and other disciplines and medical staff based on evidence-based practices; Serves as a consultant providing expert knowledge related to ostomy and wound care management support to physician, staff, patients, families, and instructors and students of nursing and allied health programs; Tracks and supports outcomes to improve the quality of care along the continuum; Evaluates and appropriately incorporates evidence-based findings in wound, ostomy, and continence care into clinical practice; Plans, implements, evaluates and provides direct patient care plans based on the individual patient and family needs, situational and procedural complexities; Consults with appropriate members of the healthcare team as indicated; Sets priorities in planning and organizing patient wound and ostomy care; Attends a minimum of 12 contact hours of education annually

Requirements

Registered Nurse licensure from the State of applicable state; Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required; Certification must be obtained within two years unless determined otherwise by the department leader; Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required within the department by the nurse leader; Associates in Nursing required; 3 years of clinical nursing required; 1-year clinical specialty/subspecialty required; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to effectively manage a high stress environment resulting from patient volume; Is an effective team player; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday; Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies; Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present; Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions; Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines; Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed; May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary; Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions; Physical Abilities Testing may be required; Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program