RN- General Surgery Wound Care - Full Time - Additional $8/HR Specialty Pay

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is seeking a RN- General Surgery Wound Care - Full Time to join the Team!

The Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse (WOC Nurse) will be assigned to perform and assist with assessments, interventions, and evaluations for patients with actual or potential wound, ostomy, and/or continence problems. The WOC nurse is responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care, education, and clinical consultation in the outpatient and inpatient settings. The WOC nurse will collaborate/coordinate care with overseeing providers, nurses, and other health care team members to assess patient needs and to establish and execute an appropriate plan of care to meeting the rehabilitation needs of the patient. The WOC nurse will communicate with providers, coworkers, other staff and patients/families as appropriate about changes in the patient’s clinical condition and is able to respond appropriately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Responsibilities include the systematic collection and assessment of data in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic care for the patient and/or family. The WOC nurse is expected to competently perform the patient care responsibilities under direct and indirect supervision of providers orders. The WOC nurse also performs other related tasks for documentation and supply management. The WOC nurse will provide relevant training and education to staff as needed. The WOC will actively seek and assist with other clinical tasks within the General Surgery Clinic.

Major Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Demonstrates the communication by clearly conveying information and ideas through appropriate mechanisms in a way that engages people and helps them understand and retain the message.

Demonstrates ability to make patients and their needs a primary focus on one’s action’ developing and sustaining productive patient relationships.

Demonstrates safety by familiarizing him or herself with policies and procedures, practicing personal and patient and equipment safety consistently and reporting any and all safety hazard/unusual patient or administrative occurrences that may have an effect on patient and/or staff’s wellbeing.

Demonstrates ability to set high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Performs wound care-specific assessment on all wound care patients and reassessment as per policy.

Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educate the patient and family regarding pain management.

Actively seeks opportunities to offer task assistance to all CPFM Team Members as appropriate.

Provides direct patient wound care, evaluates outcomes, consults with CPFM Providers and other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes and care plan to ensure optimal patient care and documents per policy.

Formulates and teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluate effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.

Is current on standard of care for wound care including

Participate in meetings, committee and continuing education to improve individual, departmental, and organization performance.

Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

Schedule:

Based on needs of department.

Educational Requirements:

ADN or BSN for an accredited school of nursing. Current State Registered Nurse licensure within state of practice. Specialty board certification in Wound, Ostomy, and continence care strongly preferred (must obtain within 12 months of hire).

Current State Registered Nurse Licensure, within state of practice.

Current BLS certification

Current ACLS certification (must obtain within 6 months of hire)

Experience:

Wound care specialty training is preferred.

Compensation

$34.58-$50.38 DOE, an additional $8.00/hour based on specialty

Sign On & Retention Bonuses available for up to $20,000 over 3 year period.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

Basic computer knowledge.

Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Knowledge of nursing care principles, practices and procedures.

Knowledge of safety principles and infection prevention in the patient care environment.

Ability to assess patient’s needs and coordinate appropriate nursing care.

Must be ablet o pass N-95 respiratory testing or have the ability wear a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) annually.

Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

Benefits Package Available.

Full-time benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, long-term disability (LTD), and life & accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance for you and your eligible family members, plus a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is committed to providing a safe, efficient, and productive work environment for all employees. To help ensure a safe and healthful working environment, each applicant to whom an offer of employment has been made will be required as a condition of employment to undergo a substance test. Additional pre-employment items may be required. Please contact Human Resources for details.

Department

CPMC General Surgery

Employment Type

FTREG

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

$34.58-$50.38