Wound And Ostomy Care Nurse (PRN) Nursing Administration

McLeod Health; Little River (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health is seeking a dedicated RN educator for ostomy surgery patients in South Carolina. The role focuses on at-home ostomy management, patient education, and psychosocial rehabilitation during hospital return visits.

The nurse will support nursing teams, stay current on wound and ostomy care, and assist with research data collection related to pressure sores and incontinence. Valid SC or compact RN license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina or compact (multi-state) RN license.
• Active Basic Life Support certification, as well as additional certifications per unit requirements.
• Certified in wound care within 2 years (WOCN or WCC).

Responsibilities

• Educate ostomy patients returning to the hospital on at-home ostomy care and psychosocial rehabilitation.
• Provide consultation and direct assistance to nursing staff in managing patients with altered skin integrity and wound care.
• Assist staff in maintaining current knowledge and competence in ostomy, wound drainage, and skin care.
• Participate in data collection for research studies involving pressure sores, incontinence and ostomy diversions.

Skills

Patient education

Nursing assessment

Education

Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Serves as primary educator for all patients undergoing ostomy surgery. Assess ostomy patients returning to the hospital regarding: (a) at-home management of ostomy; (b) knowledge level regarding ostomy care; (c) problems in ostomy management of psychosocial rehabilitation.

Essential Functions

Provides consultation and direct assistance to nursing staff in the management of patients with altered skin integrity secondary to drainage or pressure necrosis. Assists staff in maintaining current knowledge and competence in the areas of ostomy care, draining wound management, and skin care. Helps with analysis of stock items and mattresses and makes recommendations to supply chain regarding equipment for ostomy, wound, and skin care. Participates in the data collection for research studies involving pressure sores, incontinence and ostomy diversions.

Required Education/Experience

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
• Must possess a valid South Carolina or compact (multi-state) RN license.
• Active Basic Life Support certification, as well as additional certifications per unit requirements
• Certified in wound care within 2 years (WOCN or WCC)

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About The Team

We are an equal opportunity employer.