RN Enterostomal Therapy

Per Diem, Day Shift position with 10-hour shifts.

About the Role

• Provide direct patient care.
• Assess patient and develop plan of care.
• Communicate with health care team to support case management of patients.
• Document patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate education programs for patients, staff, and community.
• Serve as resource to physicians, staff, and community.
• Ensure own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Product recommendation and involvement in committees and projects in area of expertise.
• Support the pressure ulcer prevention program.
• Update Pressure Ulcer Policy and Procedure, monitor specialty bed utilization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum of 1 year RN experience required.
• 1 year working with wound, ostomy, and continence patients preferred.
• Preferred: Acute care experience.
• State of Oregon nursing license required.
• Within 1-1/2 years of hire: Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse.
• Basic Life Support required upon hire.
• Oregon West Network: Minimum certification in Wound and Ostomy Care (CWON) through the WOCN Society or able to obtain within 18 months of hire.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family-centered work environment.
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy, and procedures.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications and other applicable clinical applications.

Working Conditions

• Lifting/Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands-on CPR for at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA). Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/stooping/squatting/reaching/kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids, and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Pay

The salary range for this job opening is $53.38 – $80.08 per hour. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, and seniority.

Benefits

For positions less than 0.5 FTE, PeaceHealth offers:

• 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions.
• Wellness benefits.
• Discount program.
• Expanded EAP and mental health program.