Wound Ostomy RN
Providence Health & Services, Lubbock, TX, United States
Description
The hospital-based Wound Ostomy Nurse serves as a clinical resource and consultant for patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems such as acute and chronic wounds (e.g., complex draining wounds, fistulae, pressure ulcers, vascular ulcers) ostomies, percutaneous tubes, and moisture-related skin injuries. Professional responsibilities are carried out through direct patient care, clinical consultation, education, research, and administration. The Wound Ostomy Nurse provides inpatient clinical services throughout the hospital, including the Emergency Department and Wound/Ostomy Care Clinic.
MAJOR CHALLENGES
Use excellent clinical knowledge to enhance or maintain quality of care within the limitations of the changing healthcare environment.
Ensure competence of nursing staff to accept and carry out delegation of care.
Meet the daily needs of all patients and interdisciplinary caregivers needing a variety of WOC services/consults in a timely manner with frequently high patient volumes.
Patient Population Served
Neonate, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric
Consequently, the employee must be competent in the interpretation of a patient's self-report or behavior, and this information must be interpreted with an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional/psychosocial, and chronological maturation process. The treatment of patients should be individualized and should reflect an understanding of the developmental needs and range of treatment needs for each patient.
Required Qualifications
Upon hire: Texas Registered Nurse License
Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
2 years Acute care experience
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Nursing from an accredited school. Or equivalent education/experience
Upon hire: Certification from Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)
Benefits
Our best‑in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and much more.
Legal Notice
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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The hospital-based Wound Ostomy Nurse serves as a clinical resource and consultant for patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems such as acute and chronic wounds (e.g., complex draining wounds, fistulae, pressure ulcers, vascular ulcers) ostomies, percutaneous tubes, and moisture-related skin injuries. Professional responsibilities are carried out through direct patient care, clinical consultation, education, research, and administration. The Wound Ostomy Nurse provides inpatient clinical services throughout the hospital, including the Emergency Department and Wound/Ostomy Care Clinic.
MAJOR CHALLENGES
Use excellent clinical knowledge to enhance or maintain quality of care within the limitations of the changing healthcare environment.
Ensure competence of nursing staff to accept and carry out delegation of care.
Meet the daily needs of all patients and interdisciplinary caregivers needing a variety of WOC services/consults in a timely manner with frequently high patient volumes.
Patient Population Served
Neonate, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric
Consequently, the employee must be competent in the interpretation of a patient's self-report or behavior, and this information must be interpreted with an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional/psychosocial, and chronological maturation process. The treatment of patients should be individualized and should reflect an understanding of the developmental needs and range of treatment needs for each patient.
Required Qualifications
Upon hire: Texas Registered Nurse License
Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
2 years Acute care experience
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Nursing from an accredited school. Or equivalent education/experience
Upon hire: Certification from Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)
Benefits
Our best‑in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and much more.
Legal Notice
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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