Wound Ostomy Continence

Kaiser Permanente; Harbor Pines (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Registered Nurse with WOCN background to provide follow-up and interventions for ostomies, draining wounds, fistulas and related skin issues across our clinics and medical centers.

You will educate patients and families on ostomy and wound care, collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to optimize care plans, and contribute to professional development and standards of practice. Working hours may vary and may include multiple South Bay locations.

Qualifications

• RN with wound, ostomy and continence care expertise.
• Knowledge of pediatric and adult patient teaching principles.
• Understanding of the GI, GU and integumentary systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide follow-up and interventions for ostomy, wound, fistula and skin issues as part of patient care.
• Educate patients and families on ostomy care and wound products, self-management.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to develop care plans and ensure continuum of care.

Skills

Effective communication

Fine motor dexterity

Patient education

Pediatric and adult care

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Completion of WOCN program

Job description

Job Summary:

Provides follow-up and interventions to patients diagnosed with ostomies, draining wounds, fistulae, or skin breakdown secondary to pressure, incontinence, venous hypertension, arterial insufficiency, trauma, surgery or diabetic neuropathy and other related skin issues.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provides follow-up and interventions to patients diagnosed with ostomies, draining wounds, fistulae, or skin breakdown secondary to pressure, incontinence, venous hypertension, arterial insufficiency, trauma, surgery or diabetic neuropathy and other related skin issues.
• Provides direct patient care counseling of individuals anticipating surgery which may result in the creation of a stoma, individualized instruction for those who have an abdominal stoma for the diversion of stool or urine, or assessment and treatment recommendations for the above stated skin breakdown conditions. Assists patient through continuum of care for management of related issues. Evaluates new and currently used products for ostomy, continence and wound care. Makes recommendations to patients in obtaining related products.
• Assesses individual patient needs and goals, and provides educational programs to physicians, nursing, and other paramedical professionals on ostomy/wound care management and self-care education. Conducts continuing educational programs for physicians and nursing personnel. This helps provide current standards of practice for ostomy patients. Provides patient/family teaching and education regarding ostomy/wound care and self-management.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum 1 year previous clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse in caring for patients with abdominal stomas, draining wounds, fistulas, and pressuresores ulcers.

Education

• Bachelors Degree
• Completion of an accredited Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing (WOCN) program.

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Nurse License (California)
• Wound Care Nurse Certificate from Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)
• Ostomy Care Nurse Certificate from Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)
• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of pediatric and adult patient teaching principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and integumentary systems including pathophysiology.
• Effective communication skills.
• Fine motor dexterity.
• Certified Continence Nurse (CCCN) may be required as specified by department.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Board Certification in Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing (CWOCN).

Notes:

• Working hours may vary.
• May be required to work at other Medical Office Buildings within South Bay Medical Center.