RN Wound Ostomy

AdventHealth; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth Littleton in Colorado is seeking a registered nurse with wound, ostomy and continence expertise for a PRN Day shift. The role covers comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, treatments, and education to patients and families within a hospital setting.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses, provide on-call coverage on weekends/holidays, and help advance evidence-based practices while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• RN with current license and BLS.
• Experience in wound, ostomy, continence care.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Adaptability to PRN schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients comprehensively to address wound, ostomy, and continence needs.
• Create and document individualized care plans with interventions and supplies.
• Administer treatments and monitor response to improve outcomes.
• Provide direct wound, ostomy, and continence care and comfort.
• Educate patients and families on care strategies and self-care.
• Educate staff through sessions to enhance knowledge.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to coordinate care.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans accordingly.
• Provide on-call care during weekends and holidays.

Skills

Wound care

Ostomy care

Continence care

Team communication

Infection control

Time management

Compassionate care

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:

PRN

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

7700 S BROADWAY

City:

LITTLETON

State:

Colorado

Postal Code:

80122

Job Description:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs related to wound, ostomy, and continence care.
• Develop and document individualized care plans based on patient assessments, selecting appropriate interventions and supplies, and ensuring accurate records in medical documentation.
• Administer treatments and medications safely, monitor patient responses, and adjust care plans as necessary to improve patient outcomes.
• Provide direct patient care, including wound care, ostomy management, and continence care, ensuring patient comfort and promoting healing.
• Educate patients and families about wound care, ostomy management, and continence strategies, including self-care techniques and lifestyle adjustments.
• Conduct educational sessions for healthcare staff to enhance their knowledge and skills in wound, ostomy, and continence care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care and ensure continuity of care.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary based on patient response and outcomes.
• Provide emergent and on-call care for urgent issues, ensuring continuous patient support during weekends and holidays.
• Evaluate and address the educational needs of nursing staff to maintain competency in skin integrity and related care.
• Integrate evidence-based practice and research findings to improve patient outcomes and care practices.
• Communicate any issues impacting patient care to the Clinical Nurse Manager and team members, ensuring effective resolution and continuity of care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Current knowledge in wounds, ostomies, and continence [Required]
• Ability to communicate with patients, staff, and peers [Required]
• Ability to work with people of various backgrounds [Required]
• Ability to work under stress and deadlines [Required]
• Organizational and time management skills in order to manage a full patient caseload on a daily basis [Required]
• Strong team building skills [Required]
• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families, fellow staff, and physicians [Required]
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration, and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations [Required]
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations with the assistance of health care support personnel [Required]
• Reports to work as scheduled and completes work within designated time and adjusts work schedule (days and times) as needed for clinic demands [Required]
• Computer skills including Microsoft office [Preferred]
• Professional growth practices [Preferred]
• Strong communication skills verbal and written [Preferred]
• Ability to manage stress and handles challenging situations and personalities [Preferred]
• Knowledge of outpatient hospital services [Preferred]
• Ability to work closely with physicians [Preferred]

Education:

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Field of Study:

• N/A

Work Experience:

• 1+ acute hospital experience [Required]
• 1+ wound, ostomy, continence clinical experience [Preferred]

Additional Information:

• Additional Licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) [Preferred]
• Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) [Preferred]
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

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Pay Range:

$34.60 - $59.83

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.