Clinical RN, Wound/Ostomy Certified - OP Wound Clinic, Part Time, Days
POSITION
Summary:
The Wound and Ostomy Center nurse is a licensed professional responsible for planning and providing care for patients with complicated wounds, and/or any patient who has a potential skin care problem, and/or patients with a new or well established ostomy, fistula, and/or percutaneous tube.
Serves as patient advocate in order to assist the patients in achieving an optimal level of wellness and independence.
The Wound and Ostomy Center nurse will consult with other members of the health care team in the management of acute and chronic wounds, and/or ostomies.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUnder the guidance of the clinical supervisor of the Wound and Ostomy Center within established policies and procedures, the incumbent performs the following functions:
Assess and provide treatment to patients of the Wound and Ostomy Center.
Documents patients understanding of procedures before treatment and receives signatures on informed consent, including risks and hazards, to ensure patients understanding and avoid liability.
Assists the Provider in obtaining pertinent information from all sources:
history, diagnostic tests, patient and family.
Identifies pertinent medical/health issues and needs through evaluation to establish appropriate priorities of care.
Assess and document the condition of wounds and/or ostomy and response to treatment.
Identify medical / health issues based upon evaluation and communicate concerns to Provider.
Perform wound and/or ostomy treatments and therapeutic procedures according to established department policies and procedures and current standards of practice.
Document physical findings, treatments provided and plan of care in the patient's record.
Administer and document prescribed topical medications and treatments in a safe manner.
Triage scheduled patients to accommodate emergencies, with the assistance of the provider and/ or clinical supervisor, to ensure proper handling of priority cases.
Coordinate outpatient/inpatient services in a cooperative manner with other departments, with concern for patients and families.
Perform ankle brachial indexing, to include documentation of values to serve as a diagnostic tool for providers.
Employ proper isolation techniques to prevent cross contamination between patients.
Review lab values regularly.
Notifies provider of abnormal values to ensure safe therapy and prevent complications.
Assist providers with debridements.
Perform quality control testing of glucometer and performs blood glucose monitoring on outpatient diabetics as ordered by provider and reports any abnormal values to provider.
Assist in arrangement of referrals, completes appropriate documentation to provide for appropriate patient care intra and inter-departmentally and with outside agencies.
Communicates with patient and their significant others and/or caregiver regarding plan of care.
Identifies educational needs of patients/families, assists with teaching, and documents in patient's record.
Ensures confidentiality of employee, legal, client/patient relationships.
Maintains appropriate records to facilitate correct billing and retrieval of charges.
Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, family members, visitors and hospital personnel.
Provides and promotes effective and compassionate care for patients and their families and addresses patient/family adaptation, coping skills, and the need for crisis and other interventions.
Appropriately addresses age specific considerations and documents in patient's record.
Participates in departmental Quality Management/ Process Improvement programs.
Attends and participate in-service education programs and department meetings to maintain state license.
Attends and participates in department meetings.
Participates in an appropriate role in disasters, fire drills, fires and other emergency situations.
Exercises care in the use and operation of equipment and reference manuals.
Performs preventative maintenance to ensuring continued functioning of equipment.
Reports malfunctioning equipment to Manager of Wound and Ostomy Center.
Maintains work area in a clean, safe and organized manner in accordance with infection control standards.
Functions as a clinical resource person within the institution and assists staff to practice in a manner which enhances patient outcomes through role modeling expert nursing practices.
Assists in providing education materials and/or assists in programs to educate staff, patients their families and works collaboratively with and provides support to members of the multidisciplinary team.
Serves on department and hospital committees.
Actively participates in quality management practices and with the collection and organization of data.
Assists in maintaining chart reviews for quality purposes.
Completes projects and commitments in a timely manner.
Assists in maintaining par stock levels and performs routine cleaning and preventive maintenance to ensure uninterrupted functioning of the Wound and Ostomy Center29.
Maintains current state licensure and knowledge base on the prevention and treatment of wounds/ostomies through attendance of educational programs, seminars, conferences, reading journals, and participating in committee or group programs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESIndividuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate capacity to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities and to possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without the aid of mechanical devices to safely perform the essential functions of the job:
Ability to deliver patient care in a manner that is appropriate to the demographics and/ or specific needs of the patient population served by the hospital.
Demonstrates proficiency in assessing, responding and adapting treatment of care to meet the needs of the patient population served by the hospital.
Ability to operate computer and related software.
Ability to establish and maintain effective communications and positive working relationships within the department, with other employees and the public.
Ability to endure periods of heavy workload or stress.
Knowledge of safe patient transport practices.
Knowledge of case management system and Quality Management initiatives.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Ability to wear protective clothing such as safety glasses, gloves, gowns, masks, headWORK SCHEDULE:
Generally Friday, days.
May be required to, work overtime, and work holidays based on department needs.
QUALIFICATIONSEducation Graduate of an approved school of nursing required.
Experience Two to four years Comprehensive Wound and Ostomy experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Current registration in the State of NH as a Registered Nurse required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Certification as a Wound and/or ostomy specialist (WOCN, CWCN, CSW, OMS or WCC).
Recommended Skills Adaptability Basic Life Support Billing Business Process Improvement Case Management Systems Casualty Movement Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary:
The Wound and Ostomy Center nurse is a licensed professional responsible for planning and providing care for patients with complicated wounds, and/or any patient who has a potential skin care problem, and/or patients with a new or well established ostomy, fistula, and/or percutaneous tube.
Serves as patient advocate in order to assist the patients in achieving an optimal level of wellness and independence.
The Wound and Ostomy Center nurse will consult with other members of the health care team in the management of acute and chronic wounds, and/or ostomies.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUnder the guidance of the clinical supervisor of the Wound and Ostomy Center within established policies and procedures, the incumbent performs the following functions:
Assess and provide treatment to patients of the Wound and Ostomy Center.
Documents patients understanding of procedures before treatment and receives signatures on informed consent, including risks and hazards, to ensure patients understanding and avoid liability.
Assists the Provider in obtaining pertinent information from all sources:
history, diagnostic tests, patient and family.
Identifies pertinent medical/health issues and needs through evaluation to establish appropriate priorities of care.
Assess and document the condition of wounds and/or ostomy and response to treatment.
Identify medical / health issues based upon evaluation and communicate concerns to Provider.
Perform wound and/or ostomy treatments and therapeutic procedures according to established department policies and procedures and current standards of practice.
Document physical findings, treatments provided and plan of care in the patient's record.
Administer and document prescribed topical medications and treatments in a safe manner.
Triage scheduled patients to accommodate emergencies, with the assistance of the provider and/ or clinical supervisor, to ensure proper handling of priority cases.
Coordinate outpatient/inpatient services in a cooperative manner with other departments, with concern for patients and families.
Perform ankle brachial indexing, to include documentation of values to serve as a diagnostic tool for providers.
Employ proper isolation techniques to prevent cross contamination between patients.
Review lab values regularly.
Notifies provider of abnormal values to ensure safe therapy and prevent complications.
Assist providers with debridements.
Perform quality control testing of glucometer and performs blood glucose monitoring on outpatient diabetics as ordered by provider and reports any abnormal values to provider.
Assist in arrangement of referrals, completes appropriate documentation to provide for appropriate patient care intra and inter-departmentally and with outside agencies.
Communicates with patient and their significant others and/or caregiver regarding plan of care.
Identifies educational needs of patients/families, assists with teaching, and documents in patient's record.
Ensures confidentiality of employee, legal, client/patient relationships.
Maintains appropriate records to facilitate correct billing and retrieval of charges.
Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, family members, visitors and hospital personnel.
Provides and promotes effective and compassionate care for patients and their families and addresses patient/family adaptation, coping skills, and the need for crisis and other interventions.
Appropriately addresses age specific considerations and documents in patient's record.
Participates in departmental Quality Management/ Process Improvement programs.
Attends and participate in-service education programs and department meetings to maintain state license.
Attends and participates in department meetings.
Participates in an appropriate role in disasters, fire drills, fires and other emergency situations.
Exercises care in the use and operation of equipment and reference manuals.
Performs preventative maintenance to ensuring continued functioning of equipment.
Reports malfunctioning equipment to Manager of Wound and Ostomy Center.
Maintains work area in a clean, safe and organized manner in accordance with infection control standards.
Functions as a clinical resource person within the institution and assists staff to practice in a manner which enhances patient outcomes through role modeling expert nursing practices.
Assists in providing education materials and/or assists in programs to educate staff, patients their families and works collaboratively with and provides support to members of the multidisciplinary team.
Serves on department and hospital committees.
Actively participates in quality management practices and with the collection and organization of data.
Assists in maintaining chart reviews for quality purposes.
Completes projects and commitments in a timely manner.
Assists in maintaining par stock levels and performs routine cleaning and preventive maintenance to ensure uninterrupted functioning of the Wound and Ostomy Center29.
Maintains current state licensure and knowledge base on the prevention and treatment of wounds/ostomies through attendance of educational programs, seminars, conferences, reading journals, and participating in committee or group programs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESIndividuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate capacity to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities and to possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without the aid of mechanical devices to safely perform the essential functions of the job:
Ability to deliver patient care in a manner that is appropriate to the demographics and/ or specific needs of the patient population served by the hospital.
Demonstrates proficiency in assessing, responding and adapting treatment of care to meet the needs of the patient population served by the hospital.
Ability to operate computer and related software.
Ability to establish and maintain effective communications and positive working relationships within the department, with other employees and the public.
Ability to endure periods of heavy workload or stress.
Knowledge of safe patient transport practices.
Knowledge of case management system and Quality Management initiatives.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Ability to wear protective clothing such as safety glasses, gloves, gowns, masks, headWORK SCHEDULE:
Generally Friday, days.
May be required to, work overtime, and work holidays based on department needs.
QUALIFICATIONSEducation Graduate of an approved school of nursing required.
Experience Two to four years Comprehensive Wound and Ostomy experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Current registration in the State of NH as a Registered Nurse required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Certification as a Wound and/or ostomy specialist (WOCN, CWCN, CSW, OMS or WCC).
Recommended Skills Adaptability Basic Life Support Billing Business Process Improvement Case Management Systems Casualty Movement Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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