Registered Nurse (Wound Care) VSP/Every Other Wednesday

Holland Hospital; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland Hospital seeks a registered nurse to support the Wound Care program in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Under the supervision of the Manager, Outpatient Treatment Unit, you will assess patient needs and provide wound, ostomy or continence care with evidence-based practice.

You will serve as a clinical resource and mentor to staff, collaborate with physicians and nurses, and help develop care plans, documentation and education consistent with policy and regulation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Registered Nursing Program.
• Current Michigan RN license (or completed by orientation).
• Current BLS for the Healthcare Provider.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Wound Care program policies and procedures.
• Provide wound, ostomy and continence care to inpatients and outpatients.
• Consult with physicians and nurses, develop care plans and document care.
• Mentor and serve as clinical resource to health care team.
• Promote best practices and education across the organization.

Skills

Wound care

Clinical leadership

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) degree

Michigan RN license

Job description

Works under the supervision of the Manager, Outpatient Treatment Unit and collaboratively with staff and physicians . Assesses and evaluates patient needs and provides care to inpatients and outpatients requiring wound, ostomy or continence management with knowledge of regulatory standards. Promotes consistency in policy/procedure, supplies, and education material. Able to perform patient care with a case management approach. Demonstrates clinical and theoretical education expertise to serve as role model for personnel.

Pay Range: $34.43 - $51.64/hour

Employment Type: VSP/Limited Hours

Schedule: Every other Wednesday, 7:30am to 4:30pm, Pick up other shifts as needed.

Requirements: Graduate of accredited Registered Nursing Program required, Current Michigan RN License (or completed by end of orientation) required, Current BLS for the Healthcare Provider (or completed within 60 days of hire) required. Must have Wound Care certification.

Provides support for the Wound Care program and services

• Responsible for support and consistency of Wound Care program policies and procedures and for product evaluation and recommendation in regards to cost- effective and efficient wound, ostomy and continence care.
• Works collaboratively and communicates effectively with all members of the Health Care Team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Provides consultation to physicians and nurses, including patient assessment, care plan development, evaluation of care and discharge planning.
• Serves as a clinical resource and mentor to the health care team members. Displays leadership in behaviors and practice.

Clinical Practice and Case Management

• Provides comprehensive assessment and care in a holistic and systematic way to In patients and out patients.
• Coordinates with other healthcare professionals to meet specific patient needs.
• Participates in patient family education and patient care conferences as needed.
• Assists staff and physicians with appropriate documentation of care and education.
• Promotes continuity of care using patient plan of care and written instructions and makes referrals as indicated to community services.
• Delegates and coordinates patient care activities to optimize the delivery of treatment modalities.
• Independent inpatient patient consults & management, including order placement, comprehensive progress notes, & consults/collaborative to/with specialist
• Organizational resource for best practice/EBP for wound management & policy ownership
• Independent ostomy pre-op site placement/education, post operative education, and device fitting for both inpatients and outpatients

Education

• Provides education to members of the health care team related to Wound and Ostomy care
• Collaborates with the Wound Care Coordinator and clinical educators to support education plans to assure appropriate integration of clinical practice standards throughout the organization.
• Provides formal and informal staff education on an ongoing basis

Quality improvement/Best Practice

• Participates in performance improvement activities to enhance clinical and operational effectiveness and efficiency
• Assists clinical managers, Wound Care Coordinator, and educators in identifying and implementing outcome studies, research initiatives and process improvements to ensure ongoing evaluation of all wound, ostomy and continence care programs.
• Assures compliance with practice standards.
• Provides support in project improvement initiatives.

Holland Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy