Wound Ostomy Specialist RN
Sign on Bonus eligible! Training and assistance provided for Wound Care Certifications!
GENERAL DESCRIPTION/STATEMENT: The Wound & Ostomy Specialist is responsible for leading safe, efficient Wound and Ostomy Care (WOC) to patients of the AR Gould hospital.
A wound care nurse primarily evaluates and manages patients with wounds caused by disease, accidents, or surgical incisions. They also work with medical teams to assess and monitor and monitor a patient's progress during the healing phase. The wound care nurse is responsible to educate patients on how to care for their wounds outside of the medical office. A wound care nurse will also treat any skin infections or conditions as directed by the attending physician.
The overall purpose of the WOC nurse is to provide consultation and assistance to the nursing and CNA staff to reach and maintain the goal of zero facility acquired pressure ulcers and exceptional wound healing. He/She accomplishes these goals through teaching, training, and administering wound treatments in both the office and hospital settings, as prescribed by the attending physician, and documentation, consistent with accepted standards of care and within the scope of licensure. He/She also provides direct care and assigns wound care duties to staff nurses and or nursing aides as appropriate.
The WOC Nurse will also assist in evaluating and modifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical and clinical practices along with State and Federal regulation and policies and procedures of the facility. He/She is responsible for identifying patients at high risk for skin breakdown, and participating in daily rounding.