Wound Nurse - North Liberty Hospital

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement contributions

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking an RN wound ostomy care specialist and care coordinator to improve patient outcomes for a defined population. You will collaborate with nursing, medical staff, and families to plan, implement and evaluate care across settings, including home health and community partners.

Responsibilities include coordinating multidisciplinary care, leading education initiatives, participating in quality improvement, and communicating complex information to patients, families,

Qualifications

• Clear, concise communication with patients, families and care teams.
• Experience delivering patient education and coaching for complex wound ostomy care.
• Ability to coordinate care across multiple disciplines and settings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with nursing and medical staff to develop and review standards for a specific patient population.
• Coordinates patient care across disciplines and communities, ensuring continuity of care.
• Lead or participate in quality assessment and improvement projects.
• Communicates complex medical information to diverse audiences clearly.
• Provides education for patients and families about wound ostomy care and management.
• Participates in management of managed care programs for the patient population.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient education

Wound ostomy knowledge

Education

RN license

WOCNCB wound certification

Job description

Functions as a clinical expert and care coordinator for a specific patient population interfacing with administrative, clinical nursing staff, physicians and patients/families.

Position Responsibilities

Collaborates with nursing, medical staff and other health professionals in the development and review of standards and in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care for a specific patient population with regard to the condition and age of the patient. Provides direct nursing care when necessary.Follows universal precautions.

Independently coordinates and facilitates patient care between multiple disciplines within both the confines of UI Health Care and the local communities (including home health agencies, referring physicians and other community support services).Facilitates continuity of care.

Coordinates patient care to better utilize supportive services through patient visit and possible admission, pre-schedules testing, follows up with test results to both patient and physician, obtains medical history, coordinates follow up visit appointment, provides medication, rehab. teaching, etc.Participate in the ongoing management of the patient to facilitate discharge of patient in a timely manner.

Acts as a clinical resource or consultant for specific patient population with regard to the condition and age of the patients.

Participates in development and implementation of managed care programs for a specific patient population.

Operates autonomously in communicating with members of the health care team directing patient care and providing continuity of care across settings throughout the phases of care.

Autonomously communicates with referring physician.

Revises patient care regime via the telephone or telemedicine within protocols developed collaboratively.Manages and supports Telephone Triage.

Provides leadership for direct patient care programs in area of specialization collaborating with unit-based nurse management team(s).

Participates in decision-making process at unit/division/department level of issues that impact clinical practice.

Participates in/provides leadership for divisional, departmental and/or intra institutional and community committees and projects.

Provides input into financial management activities including operational budgetary decisions and cost containment.

Participates in the ongoing implementation of current regulatory standards in order to meet state and national agency accreditation.

Performs other special projects and tasks as assigned.

Design and implement patient/family health education activities for the patient population recognizing individualized need.

Facilitates learning and provides consultation to those in external agencies, communities and to other health care professionals.

Supports implementation and evaluation of staff education and orientation programs, coordinating and presenting those related to specialty practice.

Facilitates the educational experience for health care students and monitors the care delivered.

Incorporates the role of patient care provider, advocate (patient, family, and health care professional), consultant, educator, researcher and quality manager.

Participates in the development and implementation of division/unit quality assessment and improvement program using appropriate risk and quality management data.

Uses relevant nursing research to improve clinical practice and investigate nursing care problems related to a specific patient population.

Participates in development and conduct of research activities initiated through recognized need in area of specialty and as directed with other disciplines.

Interacts with staff, patients, medical staff, peers, and others in a professional and cooperative manner.

Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical expertise consistent with patient population requirements and current nursing and medical practice.

Develops management and consultant skills consistent with position responsibilities.

Adheres to professional and legal standards of nursing practice.

Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information.

Demonstrates the core values of service leadership: respect, communication, accountability, integrity, and compassion.

Designs and implement patient/family health education activities for the wound ostomy patient population recognizing individualized need.

Serves as an educational and clinical resource to patients, families and staff (supports patient/family/staff educational activities).

Provides specialized health education to patients and health profession students and residents applicable to patients in wound ostomy.

Supports implementation and evaluation of staff education and orientation programs, coordinating and presenting those related to wound ostomy practice.

Facilitates the educational experience for health care students and monitors the care delivered.

Communicates detailed, complex medical information to a variety of audiences.

Incorporates the role of patient care provider, advocate (patient, family, and health care professional), consultant, educator, researcher and quality manager.

Follows and applies policies and meet documentation requirements.Participates in Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives. Reports variances and work to address them.Recommends policies and/or procedures enhancements that address new and improved care processes specific to pressure injury prevention, MARSI and MASD.

Participates in the development and implementation of division/unit quality assessment and improvement program using appropriate risk and quality management data.

Uses relevant nursing research to improve clinical practice and investigate nursing care problems related to the wound ostomy patient population.

Participates in development and conduct research activities related to wound ostomy.

Applies expertise in wound ostomy to lead efforts to improve nursing quality and other services that support the practice of nursing.

Leads or participates in evidence-based projects within wound ostomy and collaborate with the appropriate CPL or NPL staff member to implement practice changes.

Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with flexible scheduling options. Candidates may choose between four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts per week. No holidays, no call.
Location: North Liberty Hospital
SEIU Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

Regular salaried position located in North Liberty, IA

Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

Education Requirements:

Active wound certification (WOCNCB) is required or must be attained within 6 months of employment.

Experience Requirements:

A minimum of 3 year recent RN experience on a unit caring for wound and ostomy patients

Demonstrated expertise in wound and ostomy care of practice

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Experience with patient education

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Starting Salary Minimum: $63,052

Contact Information

• Contact Name: Polly Terukina
• Contact Email: [e-mail]

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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