Wound Ostomy and Continence RN Per Diem Days
Core
Expert assessment, consultation, and direct patient care for individuals with complex wound, ostomy, and continence needs.
Role type
Wound Ostomy and Continence Registered Nurse (RN)
Builds
Individualized treatment plans and clinical protocols for wound, ostomy, and continence care
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care Hospital
Required skills
Comprehensive wound/ostomy/fistula assessment, individualized treatment planning, patient and family education, clinical documentation, quality improvement initiatives
Preferred skills
BSN degree, prior wound/ostomy nursing experience
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems, web-based applications, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive assessments of patients with acute and chronic wounds, ostomies, fistulas, drains, and skin-integrity concerns; Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team; Provide direct patient care, including advanced wound treatments and ostomy education; Conduct patient and family teaching related to wound and ostomy management, appliances, and long-term care strategies; Serve as a resource and consultant to nursing staff and clinical teams regarding wound/ostomy care best practices; Participate in product evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and development of clinical protocols; Document clinical assessments, treatment plans, and patient outcomes in the electronic medical record; Support hospital-wide initiatives to reduce pressure injuries and improve skin-integrity outcomes
Seniority
Mid-level clinical specialist