Inpatient Wound Care & Ostomy Nurse

Healogics, LLC.; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Healogics, the largest provider of advanced wound care in the United States, seeks an Inpatient Wound Care and Ostomy Nurse to deliver clinical evaluation, patient care, and collaborate with attending physicians on initial care plans for inpatient wound and ostomy services. You may also support the outpatient wound center as needed.

Requirements include an ADN/BSN, active RN license, BLS, and 1+ year wound care experience; wound/ostomy certification is preferred or obtainable within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or equivalent required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current RN license in the state of practice – to be maintained throughout the duration of employment in the position;
• Current CPR certification for the Healthcare Provider (BLS);
• Min of one year related experience in wound care and acute care required; Case management and discharge planning experience preferred.
• Wound and Ostomy Certification preferred or as required by State (AAWM or WOCN certifying bodies preferred). Demonstrate a high degree of autonomy, organization and flexibility in scheduling to assure patient, family, and staff needs are met. If not certified, willingness to obtain certification within twelve (12) months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to established medical/ nursing practice standards and hospital policies and procedures.
• Provide patient care for wound care and ostomy patients.
• Performing and documenting the nursing wound and/or ostomy assessment, communicating findings with the assigned physician, assessing the wound stage or grade and measurements, documenting communication regarding plan of care, and identifying patient care situations that require intervention.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, providing education to the patient or caregiver, and serving as a patient advocate in the delivery and coordination of the patient care.
• Provide stoma site marking services as requested.
• Contribute to nursing orientation with a focus on skin assessment, documentation and prevention of pressure injuries.
• Function as a resource to staff and patients for wound and ostomy product selection and use.
• Contribute to discharge planning meetings on units managing patients with wounds and ostomies.
• Provide nursing support to the outpatient wound center when client census and/or staffing needs deems appropriate.
• Monitor the appropriate use of pressure redistribution surfaces using criteria approved by the hospital.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Wound care

Ostomy care

RN

BLS

Discharge planning

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

ADN or equivalent

BSN preferred

RN license in state practice

CPR/BLS certification

Wound & Ostomy Certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Healogics, the largest provider of advanced wound care in the United States, seeks an Inpatient Wound Care and Ostomy Nurse to deliver clinical evaluation, patient care, and collaborate with attending physicians on initial care plans for inpatient wound and ostomy services. You may also support the outpatient wound center as needed.

Requirements include an ADN/BSN, active RN license, BLS, and 1+ year wound care experience; wound/ostomy certification is preferred or obtainable within 12 months.