Job Description:
Specialize in providing wound care, ostomy and continence care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluation of assigned patients. Assists physicians with the development of treatment plans. Is responsible for meeting the established Standards of Nursing Practice in the management of all assigned patients. Acts within the guidelines of federal and state laws and regulatory standards and professional and ethical practice.
- Utilizes the nursing process when directing or delivering care to patients identified with wound, ostomy and incontinence care. Performs modalities and procedures for which the technician is trained, performed under direct supervision of the therapist, and with regards to time duration, frequency and dosage as determined by the therapist.
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Performs pre-operative teaching to the patient and their family members-must include, but is not limited to, the explanation of the WOCN role, identification of appropriate sites for stomal site placement, and the use of ostomy appliances and equipment.
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Assesses the patient’s physical and psychosocial status as it pertains to the development of the patient’s plan of care.
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Provides long-term follow-up for ostomy, wound and continence patients through outpatient clinic phone calls.
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Serves as a consultant in the management of patients with urinary and fecal incontinence.
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Assesses patient to determine etiology (risk) factors for skin breakdown.
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Performs and maintains documentation.
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Communicates effectively.
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Promotes and ensures patient and staff safety in all aspects of responsibilities.
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Initiates collaboration with others outside of the service area.
Hours: Minimum 20 hours/week, Monday-Friday
Experience and Skills:
Education, Experience:
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Registered Nurse-graduate from an approved school of nursing.
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Minimum 3 years acute care experience
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Prior Wound, Ostomy, Continence experience preferred
Certificates, Licensure, Registrations:
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Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska or multi state licensure in a nurse licensure compact state
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Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Wound Care Nurse Certification or required within 2 years of hire
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide
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Ability to read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic documentation and information
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Ability to use computer systems, computer navigation, and Internet
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Ability to write reports and correspondence
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Ability to adapt to change
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Ability to problem solve
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Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with customers and all members of the team
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS
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Computer/printer/scanner
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General office materials/equipment/supplies
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Information systems & programs
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Telephone system
Job Benefits:
Standard full-time benefits: Benefits go into effect the 1st of the month following 30 days of hire. Include but not limited to:
- Health Insurance: PPO and H.S.A. option; PCH pays a portion of premiums
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Dental & Vision Insurance
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Life Insurance: Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Plan at no cost to the employee; opportunity to purchase additional coverage also available
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Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue hours based on a percentage rate (set by years of service) multiplied by the number of hours worked in a pay period
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403(b) Retirement: First quarter after one year of employment, the hospital will match up to a percentage of gross wages when the employee contributes contributions of percentage
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Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Policies
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Medical and Dependent Care Savings Accounts
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Group Incentive Plan (GIP): The hospital sets facility wide goals for our annual fiscal year. Depending on how many of those goals we meet at the end of the fiscal year that determines the amount of bonus employees receive.
This institution is an EEO/AA Employer and Provider - Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
From: Pender Community Hospital District