RN Wound Ostomy Continence Certified-Part Time-Variable Hours

Responsibilities

• Determine the appropriate site for stoma placement
• Aid nursing and medical staff in maintaining current knowledge and competence in ostomy and wound management skin care
• Develop and monitor standards of care and assist in the formulation and evaluation of procedures protocols and policies
• Functions as a change agent to improve patient care through research utilization policy development and system changes
• Incorporate health education as an integral part of nursing practice in identifying and meeting patient and staff needs
• Maintain and submit required activity and statistical reports to unit manager
• Participate in hospital approved committees and community support programs
• Provide appropriate written information to patients and staff including postoperative and discharge instructions referrals and supply needs
• Provide consultation and direct assistance to nursing staff on issues related to patients with altered skin integrity secondary to pressure necrosis drainage
• Provide patient education to patients undergoing ostomy surgery
• Coach/counsel staff to improve professional/technical skills
• Recommend standards for selection of cost-effective supplies and equipment for wound ostomy to be utilized in the hospital
• Serve as a clinical consultant to patients and health care professionals for specialty area
• Serve as a resource for patients after discharge
• Utilize and maintain current physical assessment skills and interview techniques to determine patient needs
• Participate in development and implementation of procedures and protocols related to the care of patients with colon disorders conditions requiring wound management containment impaired or altered skin integrity

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelors Degree or higher OR satisfactory completion of an accredited Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) program within two to three (2-3) years after assuming the position
• Preferred Education: Masters of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN)
• Required Experience: Three to five (3-5) years of related experience
• Computer skills including word processing (Word), data base management (Excel), and presentation (Power point) software
• Recent experience giving direct care as a registered nurse, preferably in the acute or critical care type setting
• Required Certifications and Licensures: Hold a current, active license as a registered nurse in Virginia or hold a current multistate licensure privilege as a registered nurse. Current certification by the WOCNCB in one or more of the following category's; Wound, Ostomy or Continence. Or obtain within one year. Hold a current, active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) course completion card.

Pay

$36.99-$57.32/hr.