Wound Care Registered Nurse RN

Altoona, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse - Wound Care

JOB SUMMARY:

The Wound Care RN provides expert nursing care and education to patients with ostomies and wound care needs in a surgical hospital setting. Responsible for assessing planning and evaluating care for patients requiring ostomy management and other complex wound care procedures. This position places a strong emphasis on patient and staff education ensuring optimal outcomes and improved quality of life for patients transitioning to self-care.

HOURS:

Per Diem

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Assess plan implement and evaluate nursing care for patients with ostomies complex wounds fistulas drains and skin integrity concerns.
Deliver one-on-one and group education to patients and families regarding ostomy management wound care appliance application skin protection and lifestyle adaptation.
Conduct pre- and post-operative ostomy teaching including stoma site selection and ongoing stoma assessment
Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary surgical teams providers and case managers to implement and adjust wound/ostomy care plans
Document assessments interventions education and outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with hospital policy
Serve as a clinical resource and consultant for staff providing education and training on ostomy and wound care best practices.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives related to wound care and patient outcomes.
Maintain inventory of wound and ostomy supplies; ensure proper utilization and cost-effectiveness.
Adhere to all safety protocols infection prevention policies and regulatory compliance standards.
Perform duties in accordance with hospital mission vision and values with a high degree of empathy and professionalism.
May be asked to work flexible shifts based on department needs.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (bachelors degree preferred)
Current licensure in the State of Wisconsin
Must be Wound Care Certified.
BLS certification is required upon hire
Ability to relate and work effectively with others
Two years of experience in wound care and ostomy education required.
Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards

Benefits:

Free scrubs with laundry service
401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
Wellness reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color creed sex religion marital status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition parental status sexual orientation veteran status genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation benefits training promotions transfers layoffs our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse - Wound CareJOB SUMMARY:The Wound Care RN provides expert nursing care and education to patients with ostomies and wound care needs in a surgical hospital setting. Responsible for assessing planning and evaluating care for patients requiring ostomy management and other co...