RN- Inpatient Wound & Ostomy PRN

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates patient assessment through collection of patient's health data.
  • Determines nursing diagnoses using assessment data.
  • Identifies patient outcomes based on the nursing diagnoses.
  • Outcomes are prioritized based on the patient's condition and needs.
  • Nursing diagnoses and outcomes are documented in the medical record.
  • Triage assessment on all patients and follows protocols according to established department guidelines and policies.
  • Demonstrates ability to proficiently assess patients in every age group.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in the management of patients receiving Procedural Sedation.
  • Collaborates with appropriate disciplines and integrates various assessments to formulate an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and current nursing practice standards.
  • Reviews and updates the plan of care as the patient condition changes, at least every day.
  • Documents the plan of care in the medical record.
  • Implements the interventions identified in the plan of care.
• Analyzes patient assessments to determine nursing diagnoses and identifies expected outcomes.
  • Determines nursing diagnoses using assessment data.
  • Identifies patient outcomes based on the nursing diagnoses.
  • Outcomes are prioritized based on the patient's condition and needs.
  • Nursing diagnoses and outcomes are documented in the medical record.
  • Evaluates the patient's progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Coordinates an interdisciplinary plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
  • Collaborates with the interdisciplinary health care team to deliver direct patient care utilizing nursing practice standards, and universal blood and body fluid precautions.
  • Uses interventions that are consistent with the patient's plan of care.
  • Maintains patient rights.
  • Ensures that patients receive the appropriate treatments and medications in a timely manner.
  • Delegates patient care to other members of the health care team; ensures the delegated task(s) are within the scope of practice of the assigned individual and maintains oversight and accountability.
  • Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to plan patient discharge.
  • Documents all treatments, medications, patient/family education and ongoing assessments.
  • Evaluates the patient's progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Provides individualized patient education to patient and families.
  • Serves as primary educator for patients/significant others and staff regarding W.O.C. issues.
  • Develops discharge plans and referrals if needed, based on continuing assessment of patient's progress.
  • Demonstrates proficiency and knowledge base of ostomy, wound, and continence management.
• Evaluates the patient's progress toward attainment of outcomes.
  • Performs ongoing and systematic reassessment according to department standard or more frequently based on patient condition.
  • Revises nursing diagnoses, outcomes and plan of care based on reassessments.
  • Involves the patient, significant others and healthcare team in the evaluation and update of plan of care as appropriate.
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of treatments, medications and patient teaching.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 1 Year Clinical RN Experience Required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from an accredited WOCN program preferred.
• WOCN certification within 18 months of employment.

SPECIAL SKILL, LICENSE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Current Louisiana RN licensure.
• Hipaa Requirements:
  • Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Medical records without limitation both paper and electronic, patient demographics, lab and radiology results, patient information related to surgery or appointment schedules, information related to patient location, religious beliefs and/or public health records.
• Safety Requirements:
  • Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Incident reporting, handling of wastes, sharps and linen, PPE, exposure control plans, hand washing, environment of care, patient identification, and monitors clinical alarms.