WOUND CARE/OSTOMY REGISTERED NURSE (SURGICAL CLINIC)

Closing Date: Open Until Filled (OUF)

Pay

$52.56 - 69.34 per hour

Responsibilities

• Initiates assessment, planning and implementation of care to patients with ostomies, draining wounds, fistulas, pressure ulcers, acute and/or chronic wounds.
• Provides comprehensive care and teaching to patients and their families/significant others regarding the evaluation, selection, and recommendation of supplies and equipment in order to provide optimal wound and ostomy care.
• Assesses and identifies the needs of each ostomy/wound patient, utilizing the following pertinent information: direct observation, examination and the medical record/Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Implements the nursing and medical care plans through utilization of safe and therapeutically effective interventions.
• Assumes a leadership role in the implementation of nursing practices that promote continuous quality improvement and desirable patient outcomes.
• Develops standards of care and assists in the formulation and evaluation of procedures, protocols and policies related to wound/ostomy patient care.
• Provides guidance to staff to identify, control or eliminate etiologic factors for skin breakdown, including selection of appropriate support surface.
• Assists staff to maintain current knowledge and competence in the areas of skin, wound, and ostomy management through orientation, regularly scheduled in-service programs, and review of policies and procedures according to national guidelines.
• Provides follow-up for patients with ostomies and wound care through outpatient clinic visits and/or phone consults and initiates appropriate referrals for medical or surgical intervention.
• Instructs and demonstrates to patient and/or significant other correct procedures in wound/ostomy management and care as related to stomas, appliances, irrigation techniques, peristomal skin care, etc.
• Analyzes stock items and recommends appropriate additions and deletions to assure quality and cost-effectiveness of products used for ostomy and wound care.
• Keeps current in area of expertise by participating in professional programs and organizations.
• Participates in quality/performance improvement projects in area of expertise and serves on various hospital-wide committees as requested.
• Manages the Wound Clinic operations and program development with maintenance of records and statistics and submits reports as requested.
• Completes all yearly Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) required training by the indicated due dates.
• Assists, promotes, and supports compliance with established CMS standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One (1) year of Registered Nurse experience and one (1) year direct work experience with wound care patients.
• Associate of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any U.S. State or Territory.
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and maintain certification.
• Valid Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) certification or equivalent through Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) and maintain certification.
• Valid, unrestricted insurable driver’s license.
• Resume and references required.

Navajo/Indian Preference

FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy