Registered Nurse (Wound/Ostomy Care)

About the role

The VA Health Care System, has 1 vacancy for a full-time Registered Nurse (Wound/Ostomy Care). The RN will be fully qualified and certified to function in a clinical role and in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the Veterans Affairs Health Care System.

Responsibilities

• Recommends wound care dressing orders, supplies, and management options as per practice standards and collaborative agreement.
• Demonstrates proficiency in performing the full scope of wound care and management per specialty training and refers complex cases to appropriate specialties.
• Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, evaluating, and executing care of patients with skin breakdown, wounds, and pressure ulcers across the continuum of care: Recognizing the age related cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and geriatric patient.
• Manages nursing care of patients with skin breakdowns, wounds, pressure ulcers and ostomies; provides leadership role in guiding and directing others who provide care to these patients.
• Functions as a service level expert in clinical practice areas related to skin breakdown, wounds, pressure ulcers and ostomy and fistula care.
• Develops and utilizes approved policies and procedures related to wounds, pressure ulcers, ostomy and fistula care while utilizing best practice guidelines to facilitate autonomy in providing care

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-years nursing successful nursing practice in the role of RN;
• Prior wound care experience
• Certification Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Care
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with patients, families and other members of the interdisciplinary team;
• Demonstrated skills in decision-making, sound clinical judgment and critical-thinking abilities;
• Demonstrated ability to use computer systems in support of patient care delivery.