City/State:
Nyack, New York
Department:
Inpatient Woundcare
Work Shift:
Day
Work Days:
DAYS VARY
Scheduled Hours:
8 AM-4:30 PM
Scheduled Daily Hours:
8 HOURS
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
Hourly Rate/Range:
Salary: $58+ per hour
For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.
Job Summary
The Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse is an expert in the acute and rehabilitative care of individuals with select disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and integumentary systems. Serves as a practitioner with advances clinical skills and demonstrated leadership ability, a role model, educator, consultant, resource person and researcher. The scope of practice at Montefiore Nyack Hospital encompasses the care of persons with abdominal stomas, draining wounds, fistula, pressure sores/dermal ulcers and fecal/urinary incontinence.
Essential Functions
- JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates the required job specific technical/professional knowledge, skills and abilities. *
1. Develops standards of care and teaching plans for entrerostomal therapy including: ostomies, draining wounds/fistulas, pressure sores, dermal ulcers and fecal/urinary incontinence. The standards and teaching plans display an understanding of developmental needs of the patients.
2. Implements appropriate interventions to facilitate the physiological, social and emotional adjustments of individuals following ostomy surgery. Coordinates and facilitates support groups for ostomy patients and families.
3. Acts as a consultant in the evaluation and care of patients with draining wounds and fistulas, pressure sores and urinary and fecal incontinence.
4. Continually reviews and evaluates enterostomal/wound management care products for cost effectiveness, quality and value.
5. In conjunction and collaboration with skin care committee reviews and revises wound management policy and protocol to changing technology, current needs of Nyack Hospital patient population and recommended US Government Agency for Health Care policy and Research Guidelines.
6. Initiates, develops and/or participates in research activities related to enterostomal/wound management nursing practice.
7. Performs statistical analysis of pressure ulcer incidence and develops action plans to ensure reduction.
- Document on addendum age specific competency.
- CUSTOMER SERVICE:
1. Demonstrates the ability to create a positive interaction with the customer.
2. Demonstrates positive communication with people of different cultures, values and beliefs.
3. Demonstrates the ability to acknowledge customer concerns and
takes corrective action.
4. Demonstrates compliance with identified customer service behaviors.
5. Provides escort to customers when necessary.
- PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT:
1. Participates in Department/Hospital-wide activities which improve
processes and/or outcomes.
2. Utilizes resources to maintain and improve self development and
knowledge.
3. Complies with licensure and/or certification requirements.
4. Participates in annual competency assessment.
- BUDGET:
1. Demonstrates fiscally prudent use of equipment and supplies.
2. Utilizes charge process for supplies/equipment.
- PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Completes projects/assignments within projected time frames and expectations
- Demonstrates adherence to Montefiore Nyack Hospital “We Care” standards including:
WORKING TOGETHER “I will commit to work together in a courteous, respectful manner. I will demonstrate a positive spirit of service with all employees with whom I interact.”
I will:
- Place team success above individual recognition.
- Be receptive to new ideas and approaches within my workplace.
- Offer assistance generously without hesitation.
EMPOWERMENT “I will be accountable, responsible, and self-directed in all aspects of my work at all times.”
I will:
- See projects through to ensure completion.
- Problem solve with patients, family members, and other employees.
- Follow up to ensure a resolution.
COMMUNICATION “I will demonstrate positive communication in a clear, courteous and appropriate manner at all times.”
I will:
- Use effective verbal and written communication to patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees using the principles of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You)
- Use positive communication in my tone of voice, body language, and choice of words.
APPEARANCE “I will dress in a manner that reflects a professional and positive image of the hospital at all times”
I will:
- Maintain a clean, neat, and professional appearance.
- Adhere to the Hospital's dress code policy.
- Promote and adhere to Montefiore Nyack Hospital's guidelines regarding a safe and clean work environment for employees, patients and visitors.
RESPONSIVENESS “I will demonstrate the ability to provide timely feedback and communication to patients, visitors, and coworkers.”
I will:
- Respond empathetically.
- Apologize for delays and concerns.
EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE “I will strive to ‘do my best everyday’ in exceeding customer expectations.”
I will:
- Anticipate and address my patients’ and customers’ needs.
- Avoid negativity and exhibit a “can-do” attitude.
- “Manage up” fellow employees, physicians, departments, and the organization, to increase patient confidence both internally and in the community.
B. MISSION/STRATEGIC PLAN:
Participates in activities which support the mission of the hospital
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree Preferred
- Associate Degree
- 3 – 5 years' experience
- Specialized education in the field of Enterostomal Therapy
- Registered Nurse New York - New York State Board of Nursing Required
- BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association Required
- Wound Certification required within 2 years. Required
- Certification in Enterostomal Therapy preferred. Preferred
Montefiore Nyack Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Nyack Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
