Staff Nurse - Wound Ostomy - PRN - Day - LHDCMC

About the role

The Wound Ostomy Nurse Trainee will function in conjunction with the Wound Ostomy Nurse (WOCN) to learn to serve as a clinical resource and consultant for the acute and outpatient settings within the hospital relative to the care of patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems.

Under the guidance of the Wound Ostomy Nurse, the trainee will learn to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and reassess the care of patients with complex draining wounds, ostomies, fistulae, pressure ulcers, dermal ulcers, tubes, and continence issues. The trainee must complete all educational and clinical requirements to meet WOCN certification during this training period.

Responsibilities

• Utilize and maintain current physical assessment skills and interview techniques to determine patient needs.
• Determine the appropriate site for stoma placement, considering patients' anatomical markings, physical capabilities, and lifestyle when possible or requested by the surgeon for an outpatient.
• Provide appropriate written information to patients and staff, including postoperative and discharge instructions, referrals, and supply needs.
• Serve as a resource for patients after discharge through telephone consultation or outpatient consultation.
• Serve as a resource/clinical expert regarding pressure ulcer prevention.
• Provide consultation and direct assistance to nursing staff on issues related to patients with altered skin integrity secondary to pressure necrosis, drainage, or continence disorders.
• Support the Outpatient Wound Center Staff with preparing patients for treatments and discharging patients as needed.
• Be responsible for review and implementation of the Joint Commission standards in collaboration with the Nurse Supervisor/Manager in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Employ real-time computer documentation when completing the patient EMR.
• Provide patient education to patients undergoing ostomy surgery, specifically including preoperative and postoperative needs, with consideration of physical and psychological adaptation.
• Utilizing current national guidelines, participate in the development and implementation of procedures and protocols related to the care of:
  • Patients with colon disorders resulting in the need for an ostomy.
  • Patients with conditions requiring wound management and containment.
  • Patients having impaired or altered skin integrity.
• Assist nursing and medical staff in maintaining current knowledge and competence in ostomy and wound management, skin care, and continence disorders through:
  • Current literature review
  • In-service education
  • Clinical rounds
  • Orientation sessions
  • Product displays
• Recommend standards for selection of cost-effective supplies and equipment for wound, ostomy, and continence disorders based on product evaluations, research studies, and cost-effectiveness comparisons.
• Participate in committees (shared governance) or task forces, as requested by your manager or local or national organization.

Requirements

• Adherence to credentialing requirements of Luminis Health as stated in the nursing bylaws.
• Professional membership in applicable specialty is expected.
• Three years of experience in a wound ostomy setting.
• BSN completion required before enrollment in CWOCN program.
• CWOCN certification to be obtained within two years of program completion.

Pay

Pay Range: $29.70—$59.21 USD

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays
• Disability and Life/AD&D Insurance for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

Benefit offerings based on employment status.