Registered Nurse Wound Care PRN
Core
Direct patient care and education for individuals with altered skin integrity, ostomies, and incontinence, utilizing evidence-based practice and quality improvement processes.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Wound Care Specialist)
Builds
Inpatient care plans and patient education programs
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, wound care management, ostomy care, incontinence management, staff education, policy development, quality improvement, patient transfer and ambulation assistance
Preferred skills
Masters degree in Nursing, Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse certification, Clinical Nurse Specialist experience, adult education experience
Technologies
Electronic health records, patient monitors, medical equipment
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care and education, evaluate patient care with emphasis on quality improvement, provide in-service education to staff and students, partner with medical staff for comprehensive care, assist in competency validation, develop and implement policies and procedures, float to other departments as needed, work nights and weekends
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC