Registered Nurse - WoundOstomyContinence 10000 Sign onBonus

JOB SUMMARY

AtHouston Methodist the RN Wound Ostomy Continence position providesexpert integrated costeffective quality patient care through thecoordination of clinical care for highrisk patients with complexissues across the continuum of care settings serving as theclinical resource and consultant for acute and rehabilitative careof patients with selective disorders of the gastrointestinalgenitourinary and integumentary systems.

Responsibilities for thisposition include but are not limited to draining wounds ostomiesfistulas dermal ulcers tubes and continence disorders.

The RN WoundOstomy Continence position provides oversight to the woundtreatment plans and participates in performance improvement reviewactivities.

This position maintains working knowledge of thehospital policies and procedures as well as regulatory guidelines.As a nurse clinician the RN Wound Ostomy Continence positionintegrates knowledge of advanced pathophysiology human responses tohealth problems and nondisease based etiologies (selfcare behaviorsstress coping behaviors environmental and social demands / resources) to assess plan and coordinate care and monitor andevaluate patient outcomes.

This position requires the ability toassess data reflective of the patients status and appropriatelyinterpret information relative to the patients agespecific needs.

The RN Wound Ostomy Continence position is an active participant inthe collaborative practice framework.

PRIMARYJOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilitieslabeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of thejob.

PEOPLE30%

Functions directly andindirectly as a clinical resource / consultant for specialtypopulation care delivery by working with staff managementpatients / families and / or other groups as applicable.

Identifiesstaff development opportunities for professional growth ofcolleagues provides coaching to meet identified goals.

Acts as amodel and coaches staff in effective verbal nonverbal and writtencommunication regarding specialty populations i.

e. wound ostomy andcontinence needs. (EF)

Utilizes the nursingprocess when directing or delivering care to patients identifiedwith wound ostomy and / or continence needs.

Makes recommendationsbased on the patients status safety age growth and developmentalneeds and intervenes to meet the needs of staff patient / familiesand physicians. (EF)

Facilitatesinterprofessional planning as needed to ensure patient safety andquality care and addresses clinical concerns brought forth byphysicians. (EF)

SERVICE25%

Role models the patient andfamilycentered care standards as outlined in the Houston MethodistProfessional Nursing Practice document.

Acts as a patient advocatein coordinating the interprofessional team to facilitate a holisticgoal oriented approach to care across the continuum that meets thepatients physical psychosocial and spiritual needs.

Practices in amanner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusionprinciples. (EF)

Develops and implementseffective patient teaching strategies based on learning needs; usesappropriate resources incorporating planning for care afterdischarge.

Consistently evaluates the patients comprehension andadapts teaching methods accordingly. Utilizes evidencebasedknowledge applied to the patients condition and recommends changein the plan of care.(EF)

QUALITY / SAFETY20%

Models the standards of carerelated to the nursing process as outlined in the Houston MethodistProfessional Nursing Practice document.

Participates in developmentimplementation and evaluation of standards of nursing care thataffect nursing practice in the specialty area(s) assigned.(EF)

Models the standards related to regulatoryrequirements and professional practice as outlined in the HoustonMethodist Professional Nursing Practice document.

Utilizesexpertise and knowledge of skin integrity wound ostomy andcontinence care to develop and update standards of care.

Implementsnursing actions to maintain appropriate clinicaloutcomes.

• Documents in the electronic medicalrecord as appropriate for their specialty and reviewsinterprofessional documentation to ensure / validate accuracy.(EF)
• Responsible for the oversight andconduction of the Pressure Injury Prevalence surveillance inconjunction with Quality and Patient Safety and the development ofresulting action plans. (EF)

FINANCE15%

• Effectively models independenttime management and prioritization of referrals and treatments.(EF)
• Actively participates by providing inputon wound care and ostomy products equipment and support surfacesconsidering both quality patient care and cost.

Insures theappropriate use of resources for efficacious patient care.(EF)

Drives efficiencies and qualityimprovements recognizing current and future resource limitations.Manages the program within documented timeframes and within budget.(EF)

GROWTH / INNOVATION10%

• Develops proposals forimplementation of new programs projects and / or nursing research.Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutionsto improve patient care or unit operations such as reduction ofhospital readmissions or other departmentspecific measures byleading and / or participating in hospital projects and sharedgovernance activities. (EF)
• Leads andidentifies opportunities for practice changes and performanceimprovement. Investigates and incorporates evidencebased practiceswith input from shared governance and leadership when appropriate.

Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes.(EF)

Expands individual nursing knowledgecompleting and updating the individual development plan (IDP) on anongoing basis. Coaches staff to grow in knowledge abilities skillsand attitudes.

Serves as the clinical resource. Develops anddisseminates as appropriate informational / educational resources andprograms designed to improve quality and professional practice.

Participates in the training of new graduates orientees andstudents and is viewed as a role model.(EF)

This job description is notintended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform otherreasonably related business / job duties as assigned.

HoustonMethodist reserves the right to revise job duties andresponsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATIONREQUIREMENTS

• Bachelorsdegree from an accredited school of Nursing
• Masters degreepreferred

EXPERIENCEREQUIREMENTS

Two years ofclinical nursing experience in specialty or relatedarea

CERTIFICATESLICENSES AND REGISTRATIONSREQUIRED

• Texas RN licenseor temporary TX RN license should obtain permanent license within90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board ofNursing requirements
• American Heart AssociationBasic Life Support (BLS)
• American NursingCredentialing Center (ANCC)recognized Wound and Ostomycertification or related area within six months ofeligibility

KNOWLEDGESKILLS AND ABILITIESREQUIRED

• Demonstrates theskills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assignedjob determined through ongoing skills competency assessments andperformance evaluations.
• Sufficientproficiency in speaking reading and writing the English languagenecessary to perform the essential functions of this job especiallywith regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety orsecurity
• Ability to effectively communicatewith patients physicians family members and coworkers in a mannerconsistent with a customer service focus and application ofpositive language principles
• Demonstrateknowledge of the principles of growth and development of the lifespan
• Exhibits good listeningskills
• Ability to work independently andanalyze and solve problems
• Demonstrates theability to manage complex clinical and interpersonalsituations
• Maintains membership in aWound / Ostomy professional organization

SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS

WorkAttire

Yes / No

Uniform

Scrubs

Businessprofessional

Other(dept. approved)

OnCall*

Yes on a limited basis (for Exemptjobs only)

Note thatemployees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (i.e.Disaster Severe Weather Event etc.) regardless of selectionabove.

Travel

May requiretravel within

HoustonMetropolitan area

Mayrequire travel outside

of Houston Metropolitanarea

Travelspecifications may vary by department.

Please note any other specialconsiderations to this job :

Candidateswho submit interest via a thirdparty quick apply process are notconsidered formal applicants until a complete application has beensubmitted on our career site.

We will review your interest butrecommend to apply athoustonmethodistcareers.org

CompanyProfile :

Houston Methodist ClearLake Hospital is committed to leading medicine in Clear Lake andsurrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodiststandard of exceptional safety quality service and innovation.

Houston Methodist Clear Lake provides a broad spectrum of adultpediatric medical and surgical care. It is an accredited chest paincenter and acute strokeready designated through DNV.

• HoustonMethodist Clear Lake offers advanced inpatient and outpatientservices including stateoftheart imaging; childbirth center with alevel II neonatal intensive care unit;
• minimally invasive surgery;cancer center; neurology and spine care; heart and vascular care;bariatric and digestive care;

emergency care; primary care;rehabilitation services; and comprehensive orthopedics and sportsmedicine.

Houston Methodist is an equalopportunity employer inclusive of women minorities disabled personsand veterans.

Equal EmploymentOpportunity

Houston Methodist isan Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employmentopportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodistis firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage indiscrimination against or harassment of any person employed orseeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationalorigin age disability status as a protected veteran or othercharacteristics protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractorpriority referral Protected Veteransrequested.