RN Wound Ostomy

Corewell Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts on various services

Optional identity theft protection

Retirement options with contribution

Free onsite parking

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Royal Oak, Michigan, seeks a Wound Clinician to support inpatients with wound care needs. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, certification in wound care, and at least two years of relevant experience. You will work from 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm in a full-time capacity, contributing to the assessment and treatment of wounds. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare options and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant nursing experience.
• Certification in Wound Care or Wound Ostomy Nursing required.
• Registered Nurse license in Michigan required.
• Current CPR BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical consultation and education on wound care.
• Utilize nursing processes for patient care.
• Participate in education programs for staff regarding wound care.
• Consult on negative pressure wound therapy.
• Validate pressure injury data collection for quality indicators.

Skills

Wound care

Nursing Process

Patient Education

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (BSN)

CRT-Wound Care, Certified (WCC)

LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) – State of Michigan

CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Overview

About Royal Oak Hospital. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #2 hospital in Michigan and one of the top hospitals in the country. It is a major academic and referral center with Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma designations. The advanced capabilities and clinical expertise within this center have earned it Magnet designation four consecutive times and has the distinct honor of housing Michigan’s first Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence.

Shift information: 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm.

Scope of work

The hospital-based Wound Clinician serves as a clinical resource and consultant for the acute care of inpatients with disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems. The care extends to those with acute and chronic wounds (for example, complex draining wounds, fistulae, pressure injury, vascular ulcers), ostomies, percutaneous tubes and continence disorders. Professional responsibilities are carried out through direct patient care, clinical consultation, education, research and administration.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process when directing or delivering care to patients with WOC needs including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning and implementation (e.g., coordination of care delivery, health teaching and promotion, consultation), and evaluation.
• Utilizes and maintains current physical, psychosocial, clinical assessment, and therapeutic communication skills to determine individual patient needs and expected outcomes.
• Participates in committees or task forces related to wound, ostomy, and continence issues.
• Wound/skin care
• Provides consultation for individuals with altered skin integrity (e.g., pressure injuries, draining wounds, fistulae) to develop individualized plans of care and attain expected outcomes.
• Provides guidance to staff in implementing protocols to identify, control, or eliminate etiologic factors for skin breakdown, including selection of appropriate support surfaces.
• Provides appropriate education to patients, caregivers, and staff regarding skin care, wound management, care of percutaneous tubes, and draining wound/fistulae management.
• Provides consultation for negative pressure wound therapy, including subsequent dressing changes, and collaborative care which includes the patient’s next care setting.
• Validates pressure injury data collection for nursing quality indicators.
• WOC care involving formal or informal continuing education programs, orientation sessions, collaborative practice committees, nursing councils, and attending continuing education programs related to WOC nursing to maintain current knowledge and skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree (BSN)
• 2 years of relevant experience (Two to four years of recent, relevant nursing experience preferred)
• CRT-Wound Care, Certified (WCC) – NAWCO (Upon Hire required) or CRT-Wound Ostomy Nurse, Certified (CWON) – WOCNCB (Upon Hire required)
• LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) – State of Michigan (Upon Hire required)
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA (Upon Hire required) or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) – ARC (American Red Cross) required

Corewell Health care for you (Corewell Health)

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Locations and roles

Primary Location: SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak

Department Name: Nursing Operations Wound Ostomy - Royal Oak Hosp

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Evening (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

Hours of Work: 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Days Worked: Monday to Sunday

Weekend Frequency: Variable weekends

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