RN Wound Care

St. Charles Health System Inc.; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon seeks an RN Wound Care for a part-time shift in the Wound & Ostomy Services department. The role focuses on wound and ostomy care, wound assessment, and collaboration with the wound nurse to promote healing and prevent skin breakdown.

The RN will support patient and family-centered care, communicate effectively with the care team, and participate in education and continuous improvement activities within SCHS.

Qualifications

• Current valid Oregon RN license required.
• 1 year of acute wound care experience required.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required.
• Preferred: ABWM orWOCNCB certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound and ostomy care per direction of the wound/ostomy nurse.
• Assess patient's condition and implement nursing actions.
• Collaborate with care team and educate staff.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Participate in quality improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Perform stand-by call as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills (EMR)

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Analytical/problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

RN licensure

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

MS Office

Job description

## RN Wound CareApplylocations: Bend, ORtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R1022929(Part-Time, Days) Pay range: $53.25 - $79.88**ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM****JOB DESCRIPTION****TITLE:** RN Wound Care**REPORTS TO POSITION:** Nurse Manager**DEPARTMENT:** Wound & Ostomy Services**DATE LAST REVIEWED:** June 2024**OUR VISION:** Creating America’s healthiest community, together**OUR MISSION:**In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value**OUR VALUES:** Accountability, Caring and Teamwork**DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY:** St. Charles Health System’s Wound & Ostomy Services provides the highest level of medical care for problematic, hard-to-heal wounds as well as ostomy care including colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy and fistulas to both inpatient and outpatients.**POSITION OVERVIEW:** The **RN Wound Care** provides quality patient and family centered care as a member of the health care team in accordance with St. Charles Health System’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. Applies standards for professional nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families, and all others. As a nurse this position will oversee the work of other caregivers providing specific care to assigned patient(s) throughout the shift, as required under the scope of the RN licensure.This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:**Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with St. Charles Health System’s policies and work instructions and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon.Provides wound and ostomy care for patients per direction of the certified wound and ostomy nurse; including wound care assessment, implementation of wound care interventions per the supervision of the certified wound and ostomy nurse, communication and collaboration with members of the care team, and support organizational education activities promoting wound healing and preventing skin break down.Assesses the patient’s condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment: sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patient’s/family’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patient’s progress.Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles Health System’s departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others.Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implement solution(s) (within scope of practice), when appropriate.Manages the patient’s experience by clarifying, integrating, and coordinating the roles of the interdisciplinary team.Performs stand by call as assigned. Varies by department.Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient’s care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, and communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc.Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures for medication administration.**Additional Job Duties:****RN Certified Wound Care**Responsible for wound and ostomy care and oversight for patients referred to the Wound & Ostomy department; including wound care assessment, implementation of wound care interventions, consultation with physicians, communication and collaboration with members of the care team, and support organizational education activities promoting wound healing and preventing skin break down.**RN Certified Wound Ostomy**Responsible for wound and ostomy care and oversight for patients referred to the Wound & Ostomy department; including wound care assessment, implementation of wound care interventions, ostomy consultations, stoma site markings, consultation with physicians, communication and collaboration with members of the care team, and support organizational education activities promoting wound healing and ostomy care.**EDUCATION:** **Required**: As required by RN licensure. **Preferred**: Bachelors degree in Nursing.**LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:****Required**: Current valid Oregon RN license. Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to meet St. Charles Health System driving requirements. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. **Preferred**: Board Certified Wound Care or Ostomy Care Certification through ABWM or WOCNCB.**EXPERIENCE:****Required**: One (1) year experience in an acute wound care setting.**Preferred**: N/A**PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:**Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.**ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:****Skills:**Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent SCHS.Basic to intermediate ability and experience in computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS Office.Strong team working and collaborative skills.Ability to multi-task and work independently.Attention to detail.Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle.Exposure to Elemental FactorsRarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution.Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure CategoryRisk for Exposure to BBP.Schedule Weekly Hours:8Caregiver Type:RegularShift:First Shift (United States of America)Is Exempt Position?NoJob Family:NON CONTRACT RNScheduled Days of the Week:VariableShift Start & End Time:0800-1630