Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Ostomy Continence

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 52,624 - 78,936; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is hiring a Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse in High Point, NC. This role involves managing care for patients with specific integumentary, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary needs. Responsibilities include coordinating care, educating patients and staff, and serving as a clinical resource.

The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree, RN licensure in North Carolina, and BLS certification. This position offers full-time hours with a schedule from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing is required.
• Registered Nurse licensure must be from the State of North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is necessary.
• Certification must be obtained within two years unless determined otherwise.
• A minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience, including 1 year in specialty.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide educational programs related to ostomy and wound care.
• Coordinate care with healthcare disciplines for quality patient care.
• Monitor and document patient care in response to wound management therapy.
• Serve as a consultant providing expert knowledge in wound care management.
• Track outcomes to improve care quality.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to effectively manage a high-stress environment

Effective team player

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certification must be obtained within two years

3 years of clinical nursing experience

Job description

Department

38939 High Point Medical Center – Inpatient Administration

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details

• Monday - Friday
• 8am to 5pm

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Position Overview

The Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse organizes and manages the care of inpatients and outpatients with specific needs related to the integumentary, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary systems. This includes demonstrating clinical expertise in undertaking accurate assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and direct care for patients with complex wounds, ostomies, and continence disorders. The WOC nurse will also serve as a clinical resource to other healthcare disciplines. The WOC nurse will serve as a resource for annual nursing competency related to this specialty. The WOC nurse will participate on at least one hospital committee, task force and/or community health related service.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, coordinate and/or provide educational programs and/or materials related to ostomy and wound care management to meet the interests and needs of patients, family, staff, physicians, and the community.
• Coordinate and provide care along the continuum with appropriate disciplines to establish and provide quality patient care.
• Perform ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and documentation of patient care provision in response to ostomy care and modalities of wound care management therapy and recommend changes to treatment protocols as needed.
• Coordinate development and revision of policies and protocols as related to ostomy and wound care management in collaboration with nursing and other disciplines and medical staff based on evidence‑based practices.
• Serve as a consultant providing expert knowledge related to ostomy and wound care management support to physicians, staff, patients, families, and instructors and students of nursing and allied health programs.
• Track and support outcomes to improve the quality of care along the continuum.
• Evaluate and appropriately incorporate evidence‑based findings in wound, ostomy, and continence care into clinical practice.
• Plan, implement, evaluate and provide direct patient care plans based on the individual patient and family needs, situational and procedural complexities.
• Consult with appropriate members of the healthcare team as indicated.
• Set priorities in planning and organizing patient wound and ostomy care.
• Attend a minimum of 12 contact hours of education annually.

Job Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certification must be obtained within two years unless determined otherwise by the department leader
• 3 years of clinical nursing, including 1 year clinical specialty/subspecialty

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively manage a high-stress environment resulting from patient volume
• Effective team player

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.