Wound And Ostomy Nurse

The RN Wound and Ostomy

• Provides special educational opportunities for nurses residents patients and families relating to wound and osotomy management and the restoration and/or maintenance of good skin integrity. Provides direct patient care upon consultation to enhance the management of problem/ problem prone patient skin care issues.
• Assesses plans implements and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate. Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.
• Serves as a consultant advisor and resource to Physicians nursing staff other health care team members patients and the community in ostomy and wound care management.
• Performs ongoing assessments of the patients ostomy wound and skin integrity. Assists members of the health care team in evaluating patients care to make recommendations.
• Assures quality outcome of patients/consumers through education and patient care. Evaluates staff and patient/families for knowledge deficits relating to ostomy wound/skin care and appropriate use of equipment and provides appropriate education. Maintains an effective communication link with staff patient/family and the community.
• Organizes and oversees daily activities of wound care management. Manages resources establishes priorities and modifies environment to meet patient care needs.
• Collaborates with physicians nursing staff therapists other members of the health care team outside agencies and Carilion entities to coordinate ostomy and wound care management.
• Participates in hospital community and professional committees.
• Develops implements and evaluates care goals and standards. Evaluates and makes recommendations for equipment and supplies utilized for effective wound care management. Coordinates evaluation of skin integrity as it relates to equipment and supplies..

Education: BSN required

Experience: Minimum of 3 years clinical experience. Licensure/Certifications/Registration: Licensed and currently registered in the state of Virginia.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Skill in verbal and written communication. Ability to travel. Excellent interpersonal skills.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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Employee pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications credentials education and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

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