ENTEROSTOMAL THERAPIST

Position Summary

Has responsibility, authority, and accountability for quality therapeutic care for patients with an ostomy and assists with the care of draining wounds and fistulas. Assesses patient needs. Responsible for the care of stomas, penrose drains, draining wounds, fistulas, pressure ulcers, and incontinence. Assists with the completion of a patient history, pertaining to the ostomy, wounds and degree of incontinence. Makes diagnosis, based upon the assessment and formulates a plan of care that attempts to modify or eliminate treatment problems that pertain to ostomy, wound care, and incontinence. Initiates discharge planning as related to the stoma, drains, wounds or fistulas. Performs all independent therapeutic/nursing functions and performs dependent therapeutic/nursing functions as ordered by physician and documents activities. Coordinates patient/family, care planning, health teaching, and based upon assessment of patient readiness and patient rehabilitation. Provides and maintains necessary supplies and equipment; including responsibility for ordering and billing. Serves as a consultant within the bounds of related field to all areas of the FSHS and to the community. Continuously evaluates the patient's status, and makes revision in the plan of care, as necessary. Participates in planned orientation for new employees and in-services for staff. Appropriately utilizes team members, according to their abilities and position description.

Identifies enterostomal therapy nurse role to patient, family, and health team members. Communicates patient's status to other health team members, such as physicians, dietician, social services, and discharge planners. Utilizes Social Services and all resources to promote, restore, and maintain optimal health care for patient and/or family. Assists the clinical instructor in providing clinical learning experiences for nursing students.

Qualifications

• One (1) year experience in a hospital as a staff nurse required.

Skills

• Ability to assess patient needs and formulate a plan of care.
• Knowledge of ostomy, wound care, and incontinence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and health team members.
• Proficiency in maintaining necessary supplies and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Patient assistance programs
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement savings plans

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, 80 hours per pay period, Day Shift.