Wound RN

Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital
Lincoln City, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 5/27/2022 CLOSED ON 11/16/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound RN position at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital?

  • Req #: 57919
  • Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital
  • Lincoln City, OR
  • NLH Wound Ostomy
  • Per Diem - Day
  • Start / End Time: 0800 (8:00 am) - 1630 (4:30 pm)
  • Overtime Rule: 40
  • $36.32 - $56.59

    JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
      Provides treatment based upon established plan of care for patients with wounds, fistulas, percutaneous tubes, ostomies, incontinence, and actual or potential skin breakdown. Serves as a resource and consultant to patients and nursing staff. Performs assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care provided. Collaborates with WOCN to implement changes in the plan of care.
    DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
      Samaritan Wound Care treats acute or chronic wounds caused by diabetes, surgery, injury, poor blood flow and/or other problems. The scope of practice is physician driven and centered around wound, ostomy and continence care while maintaining additional adjunctive therapies such as vein medicine and hyperbaric medicine.
    EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • Current unencumbered Oregon RN licensure required.
    • Healthcare Provider Level BLS required.
    • BSN preferred.
    • Certification in wound/ostomy/continence care within one (1) year of hire preferred.
    • Experience in acute care preferred.
    KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    • Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
    • Adaptability/Flexibility: Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
    • Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
    • Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

      Rarely
      (1 - 10% of the time)


      Occasionally
      (11 - 33% of the time)


      Frequently
      (34 - 66% of the time)


      Continually
      (67 – 100% of the time)



      CLIMB - STAIRS

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

      SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

      KNEEL (on knees)


      SIT

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

      CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

      SQUAT Repetitive

      REACH - Upward


      STAND

      WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

      LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

      CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      BEND FORWARD at waist

      ROTATE TRUNK Standing

      REACH - Forward

      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

      FINGER DEXTERITY

      PINCH Fingers

      GRASP Hand/Fist

      PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

      PULL (0-20 pounds force)


      None specified

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