Inpatient Wound Care RN Ostomy & Continence

Hartford Hospital; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Hospital is seeking a highly skilled WOC Nurse for the Inpatient Wound Team to provide expert wound, ostomy and continence care. You will use the nursing process to prevent and treat wounds and ostomy-related conditions, educate patients and staff, and coordinate care across transition points.

The role requires a BSN, and a WOCNCB-accredited education program with preferred certification. Weekend coverage and recent acute care experience are important.

Qualifications

• BSN Required.
• Graduate of a WOCNCB accredited education program with current Wound / Ostomy /Continence certification preferred.
• Exceptions to the educational requirement will be evaluated on an individual basis. A strong candidate in the process of completing the educational requirement will be considered.
• Recent acute care experience preferred. Weekend coverage required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients with complex acute and chronic wounds, urinary and fecal diversions, stoma care, fistulas, percutaneous tubes, pressure ulcers, lower extremity wounds, surgical wounds, incontinence/moisture associated dermal conditions and others.
• Provides collaboration and consultation to the health care team in developing and implementing plans used in the identification and management of patients with potential or actual alteration in skin integrity and stoma /fistula care.
• Provides appropriate education to patients, families, caregivers, and staff regarding wound and skin care, ostomy care, percutaneous tubes, and draining wound/fistulae management.
• Evaluates patient response to treatment in the progress of wound healing, ostomy self-care skills training and other outcomes; and adjusts plan of care as indicated.
• Uses protocols and evidence-based guidelines for appropriate and cost-effective use of therapies, products and equipment to prevent and treat skin/wound conditions and ostomy /fistula management.
• Actively participates in orientation, training and champion programs, Quality improvement activities, data analytics and policy /procedure development.
• Provides accurate and timely written documentation of care in the electronic medical record.
• Joins others on the Inpatient WOCN Team at Hartford Hospital.

Education

BSN

Job description

Hartford Hospital is seeking a highly skilled WOC Nurse for the Inpatient Wound Team to provide expert wound, ostomy and continence care. You will use the nursing process to prevent and treat wounds and ostomy-related conditions, educate patients and staff, and coordinate care across transition points.

The role requires a BSN, and a WOCNCB-accredited education program with preferred certification. Weekend coverage and recent acute care experience are important.