RN - Wound Care Ostomy - Days

MERCY HOSPITAL ARDMORE

Department: RN Nursing Administration

Status: Full-Time (40 hrs/wk)

Shift: Days - No Call, No Holidays, No Weekends

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0800-1630

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Incentives:

• Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
• PTO/Vacation Time
• Employer-Matched Retirement Funds

Overview:

Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating the nursing care provided to a select group of patients for wound and ostomy care within the context of the organizations and nursing services. Wound care nurses specialize in the proper management of wound care by treating and monitoring wounds that are the result of disease, injury, or medical treatments. The job requires that a wound care nurse provides care that will optimally and safely heal various types of wounds, including but not limiting surgical openings, ulcers, decubitus ulcers, feeding tube sites, and abscesses. Their work requires that they access the wounds, create and implement treatment plans, monitor infections and signs of various infections, and clean wounds. The nurses must also have advanced skills to assess symptoms that require management of complex wounds. Wound care nurses will also educate other healthcare members in the area of proper wound care.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
• Experience: This position requires a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience as a RN.
• Certifications: Wound Care Certified (WCC) and Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (WOCN) certifications preferred. Candidates without WCC or WOCN certifications will be considered, provided they commit to obtaining both certifications within one year of hire.
• Other: Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating the nursing care provided to a select group of patients for wound and ostomy care within the context of the organizations and nursing services. Wound care nurses specialize in the proper management of wound care by treating and monitoring wounds that are the result of disease, injury, or medical treatments. The job requires that a wound care nurse provides care that will optimally and safely manage various types of wounds, including but not limiting surgical openings, ulcers, decubitus ulcers, feeding tube sites, and abscesses. Their work requires that they assess the wounds, create and implement treatment plans, monitor infections and signs of various infections, and clean wounds. The nurses must also have advanced skills to assess symptoms of complex wounds. Wound care nurses will also educate other healthcare members in the area of proper wound care.