Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Ostomy - PRN Day

Company: Prisma Health
Location: Easley
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job SummaryProvides care and consultation for a specific patient population with alterations of wounds, the GI/GU systems, drains, pressure injuries and incontinence. Serves as a resource for other health care professionals, patients, families and the community. Designs systems to facilitate the appropriate care of this patient population.Accountabilities

• Under the guidance of a certified wound care nurse and/or a physician, assesses the physical and educational needs of patients undergoing ostomy surgery or continent diversions, and patients with wounds, fistulas, incontinence, percutaneous tubes or pressure ulcers. - Communicates patient needs to appropriate members of the health care team. - Provides discharge teaching as requested.50%
• Under the guidance of a -certified -wound care nurse and and/or a -physician, implements and evaluates plans for care management based on patient needs through consultation and collaboration with other members of the patient's health care team; coordinates care in an efficient, cost effective manner. 20%
• Assists with the education of patients, families and staff on evidence-based skin and wound care practices. - Promotes health care in area of expertise, in the community, through education. 15%
• Identifies actual/potential issues of resource management /patient care, works with health care team to identify cost-effective alternatives; facilitates discharge.10%Supervisory/Management ResponsibilitiesThis is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.Minimum EducationAssociate's Degree - Nursing, BSN preferredMinimum Experience2 years - as RN, interest and experience in skin and wound careRequired Certifications/Registrations/LicensesRN - REGISTERED NURSE - (Code NLRN)Other Experience or CertificationWound Vac Experience - PreferredCompletion of BSN - PreferredObtain certification in Wound and Ostomy - PreferredWork ShiftDay (United States of America)LocationBaptist Easley Med CampusFacility1015 Baptist Easley HospitalDepartment10156181 Wound OstomyShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

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