Registered Nurse RN Wound Ostomy

Employment Type : Part time Shift : Day Shift

Description : This is a PRN position.

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Why Saint Joseph Health System?

At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard.

We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.

JOB SUMMARY

The inpatient Certified Wound Ostomy Continency Consultant (CWOCN Consultant) will provide clinical oversight and coordination for inpatient would care services.

Consultation, educational support and staff development activities that provide the bedside nurse with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage wounds will be critical to the success of this position.

In addition, the wound care nurse may provide consultative and educational services to patients and their family members to assist them in the management of their individual wound care needs.

Ultimate responsibility and accountability for day to day patient care will continue to rest on the individual nurse responsible for the patient, unit based resource nurses and the Nurse Manager of each unit.

The CWOCN Consultant will also serve as a resource to the hospital regarding National Patient Safety Goals related to pressure ulcers.

JOB DUTIES

• Provides wound care consultations and educational support to inpatients and their family regarding wound care management.
• Works collaboratively with physicians to evaluate and recommend treatment modalities related to wound care and facilitate consultations by physicians as necessary.
• Contributes to nursing orientation with a focus on skin assessment, documentation and prevention of pressure ulcers. Provides clinical support and coordination for inpatient wound care services on a consultative basis.
• Functions as a resource to staff for cost effective, appropriate utilization of wound care dressings, supplies, and pressure reduction specialty beds.
• Contributes to discharge planning meetings on units managing patients with wounds. Develops and provides staff training to develop wound care skills for the bedside nurses.
• Coordinates incidence and prevalence study and participate in risk management / performance improvement activities aimed at improving the incidence and severity of hospital acquired pressure ulcers.
• Participates in the review and revision process for hospital policies and procedures relating to wound care.
• Participates with materials management in the review selection of all specialty supplies, dressing, and materials for wound care to facilitate cost effective utilization and compliance with vendor contracts.
• Collaborates with the clinical nurse manager of the Wound Healing Center to assure continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient service lines, to include referrals to the outpatient Wound Healing Center upon discharge.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

Education : Graduate of an accredited school for professional nursing with Bachelor degree in Nursing. Graduate of an accredited school of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing.

Licensure : Indiana Nursing License. Certification through the WOCNCB will be required post-hire if not already certified.

Experience : Minimum of two years current clinical acute care setting.

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve.

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