RN Wound Ostomy - PRN Days

About the role

Actively participates in departmental quality improvement activities, including patient-centered quality management measures and departmental initiatives.

Leads a care team as a clinic case manager, providing clear instructions to team members and delegating tasks appropriately.

Accepts accountability for staff time management in the assigned clinic, allowing staff to leave at the direction of the case manager.

Utilizes efficient and effective communication with all team members to ensure well-organized quality care.

Ensures education and instructions are clear to minimize follow-up calls and inquiries.

Provides appropriate care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with difficult or chronic wounds, including detailed wound assessments and documentation.

Demonstrates proper technique for specialty dressings and procedures.

Maintains strict infection control standards within own practice and guide non-RN associates.

Plans, implements, and documents education for patients with difficult or chronic wounds, utilizing team members and departmental tools.

Communicates efficiently with partners outside the department, such as home health nurses, insurance case managers, and referring physicians.

Manages assigned clinics proactively to provide efficient care, minimize wait times, and ensure physician and patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Participates in quality improvement activities
• Leads a care team as a clinic case manager
• Delegates tasks appropriately
• Accomplishes staff time management
• Communicates with team members
• Ensures clear instructions and education
• Care for patients with difficult or chronic wounds
• Maintains infection control standards
• Documents education for patients
• Communicates with external partners
• Manages clinics proactively

Requirements

• Associate's of Nursing degree [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing degree [Preferred]
• Field of study: ultrasound including echocardiography and vascular flow studies [Required]
• 1+ acute care hospital experience [Required]
• Registered Nurse (RN) license [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) [Preferred]
• Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) [Preferred]
• Wound Care Certified (WCC) [Preferred]
• Must be 18 years of age or older [Required]

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate professionally with an acceptable use of English and spelling [Required]
• Ability to use electronic documentation [Required]
• Competency in sharp debridement skills within 3 months of hire [Required]
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and adaptability to new software programs [Required]
• Non-routine work environment requiring independent judgment, self-motivation, multi-tasking, persistence, and efficient time management [Required]
• Empathy and compassion [Required]
• Effective verbal and written communication [Required]
• Ability to read, write, and speak English [Required]
• Astute observation skills [Required]
• Ability to follow set rules and protocols [Required]
• Time management and organizational skills [Required]
• Sense of responsibility [Required]
• Desire to work with others [Required]
• Ability to understand and carry out exactly detailed oral and written instructions [Required]
• Ability to keep records and make reports [Required]
• Ability to secure cooperation with residents [Required]
• Possess a working knowledge of nursing techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices [Required]
• Ability to assign, observe, and evaluate those under his/her direction [Required]
• Familiarity with PC’s and computerized documentation systems, or demonstrated ability to learn [Required]
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, visitors, staff, and physicians [Required]
• Good organization, delegation, and communication skills to facilitate efficient patient care [Required]
• Strong demonstrated ability in assessment, analytical decision making, and critical thinking [Required]
• Leadership ability and coordination skills [Required]
• Familiarity with a variety of patient care equipment and products [Required]
• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures [Required]
• Ability to work as a team player within a unit [Required]
• Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills [Required]
• EKG (based on patient population; see document EKG and Advanced Life Support Requirements) [Required]

Skills

• Sharp debridement skills within 3 months of hire [Required]
• Electronic documentation [Required]
• Communication with team members [Required]
• Education for patients with difficult or chronic wounds [Required]
• Efficient communication with external partners [Required]
• Management of clinics [Required]
• Documentation of education [Required]
• Interpersonal skills [Required]
• Organization and delegation skills [Required]
• Problem-solving skills [Required]
• Leadership ability [Required]
• Interactions with patients, visitors, staff, and physicians [Required]
• Interactions with home health nurses, insurance case managers, and referring physicians [Required]
• Interactions with other healthcare professionals [Required]
• Interactions with patients [Required]
• Interactions with patients' families [Required]
• Interactions with patients' caregivers [Required]
• Interactions with patients' employers [Required]
• Interactions with patients' schools [Required]
• Interactions with patients' communities [Required]
• Interactions with patients' religious institutions [Required]
• Interactions with patients' cultural groups [Required]
• Interactions with patients' social networks [Required]
• Interactions with patients' financial advisors [Required]
• Interactions with patients' legal representatives [Required]
• Interactions with patients' transportation providers [Required]
• Interactions with patients' emergency services [Required]
• Interactions with patients' first responders [Required]
• Interactions with patients' public health officials [Required]
• Interactions with patients' government agencies [Required]
• Interactions with patients' private sector organizations [Required]
• Interactions with patients' non-profit organizations [Required]
• Interactions with patients' advocacy groups [Required]
• Interactions with patients' support networks [Required]
• Interactions with patients' peer support groups [Required]
• Interactions with patients' online communities [Required]
• Interactions with patients' social media platforms [Required]
• Interactions with patients' mobile applications [Required]
• Interactions with patients' wearable technology [Required]
• Interactions with patients' telemedicine services [Required]
• Interactions with patients' virtual reality experiences [Required]
• Interactions with patients' augmented reality experiences [Required]
• Interactions with patients' artificial intelligence technologies [Required]
• Interactions with patients' robotics technologies [Required]
• Interactions with patients' biometric monitoring devices [Required]
• Interactions with patients' wearables [Required]
• Interactions with patients' smart homes [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected cars [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected appliances [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected devices [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected systems [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected networks [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected infrastructure [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected environments [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected spaces [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected objects [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected things [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected people [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected communities [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected cities [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected regions [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected countries [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected continents [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected planets [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected galaxies [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected universes [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected multiverses [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected realities [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected dimensions [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected timelines [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected possibilities [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected probabilities [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected outcomes [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected consequences [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected effects [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected results [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on society [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on the environment [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on health [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on safety [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on security [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on privacy [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on trust [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on justice [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on equality [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on diversity [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on inclusion [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on representation [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on empowerment [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on resilience [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on adaptation [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on transformation [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on evolution [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on progress [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on development [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on growth [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on change [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on innovation [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on creativity [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on imagination [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on inspiration [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on motivation [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on determination [Required]
• Interactions with patients' connected impacts on perseverance [Required]
• Interactions