Wound Ostomy & Continence Nurse

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network -
Allentown, PA

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Job Details

Per diem

Qualifications

RN License
Care documentation
Advanced wound care
Risk assessment

Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
- Promotes and restores health by coordinating nursing process related to skin and wound care, collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to assure positive outcomes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- ENSURES QUALITY CLINICAL PRACTICE THROUGHOUT GOOD SHEPHERD FACILITES
  - By demonstrating use of the nursing process.
  - Initiates assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
  - Demonstrates the ability to prioritize needs to effectively meet patients’, residents’, families’, caregivers’ and staff needs.
  - Demonstrates, with assistance from clinical staff, the ability to identify all patients/residents at risk for difficulty with skin integrity and is able to develop an effective interdisciplinary program.
  - Manages the wound expert documentation system for the GSRN Network.
- DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
  - By recommending the most effective and cost responsible treatment to meet patient/resident needs.
  - Identifying and providing input to the interdisciplinary team members regarding cost effective means of treatment.
  - Assists with monitoring budget reviews in collaboration with nursing management to implement corrective action where necessary.
- DEVELOPS AND MAINTAINS STAFF ACCOUNTABILITY IN COORDINATION WITH THE CLINICAL LEADERSHIP TO ACCOMPLISH POSITIVE RESULTS
  - By making rounds to Good Shepherd facilities as necessary to assess and identify needs whether they are patient/resident or staff focused in regard to skin care.
  - Assures that licensed/unlicensed staff have achieved competency to perform their responsibilities in regard to skin care needs.
  - Provides service and educational programs as needed to nurses, physicians and other health care team members in cooperation with Clinical Nurse Educators.
- MAINTAINING CURRENT PRACTICE STANDARDS
  - Develops and monitors standards of care including appropriate references.
  - Assists in the formulation and evaluation of procedures, protocols and policies related to wounds, ostomies and incontinence.
  - Prepares a skin care report as requested of individual nursing leaders.
  - Analyzes variances and formulates an action plan where necessary.
  - Assists in developing Interdisciplinary Skin Care Teams at organization specific sites and supports each skin care team as a collaborative partner.
- ENSURES PATIENT/RESIDENT SAFETY
  - By monitoring staff performance in regard to issues affecting skin integrity and any infection control issues to promote appropriate preventative supportive and healing measures.
  - Demonstrates appropriate responsiveness to concerns regarding medical needs, psychological well-being, potential or real injury, abuse or distress concerns affecting residents and or staff.
- CONTRIBUTE TO TEAM EFFORT
  - By attending and contributing to Nursing Management/Leadership meetings as requested.
  - Developing and maintaining channels of communication which will enhance working relations and service delivery between interdisciplinary team members, interdepartmentally and among all facilities within the organization.
- DEMONSTRATES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  - By utilizing knowledge base and maintaining standards within scope of practice of Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse.
  - By remaining current in nursing and management knowledge and skills.
  - Maintains active membership in professional organizations. Actively participate in both in house and other professional inservice opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  - Education
    
    Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma required
    
    Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
  - Work Experience
    
    Expertise in wound care documentation
    
    1-2 years' experience in wound care required
  - Licenses / Certifications
    
    Registered Nurse license required
    
    BLS/CPR for a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required
    
    CWOCN or CWON required

Location: Good Shepherd Rehabilitation · GSRN Corp - Clinical Education/Suppor
Schedule: Per Diem, Day Shift - 8 hours, 8:00am - 4:30pm

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