Provides specialized wound and ostomy care and education to patients, families, and staff to promote skin integrity. Serves as a consultant and resource for the healthcare team to coordinate treatment planning and optimize patient outcomes.
Requirements summary
Requires a BSN and a valid nursing license in the state of Virginia. A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience and the ability to travel are required.
Healthcare: The RN Wound and Ostomy provides specialized wound and ostomy care, delivers patient and staff education, and supports treatment planning to promote skin integrity and optimal patient outcomes. The RN Wound and Ostomy Provides special educational opportunities for nurses, residents, patients, and families relating to wound and osotomy management and the restoration and/or maintenance of good skin integrity. Provides direct patient care upon consultation, to enhance the management of problem/ problem prone patient skin care issues. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate. Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served. Serves as a consultant, advisor and resource to Physicians, nursing staff, other health care team members, patients, and the community in ostomy and wound care management. Performs ongoing assessments of the patient's ostomy, wound and skin integrity. Assists members of the health care team in evaluating patients care to make recommendations. Assures quality outcome of patients/consumers through education and patient care. Evaluates staff and patient/families for knowledge deficits relating to ostomy, wound/skin care, and appropriate use of equipment and provides appropriate education. Maintains an effective communication link with staff, patient/family and the community. Organizes and oversees daily activities of wound care management. Manages resources, establishes priorities and modifies environment to meet patient care needs. Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, other members of the health care team outside agencies and Carilion entities to coordinate ostomy and wound care management. Participates in hospital, community, and professional committees. Develops, implements and evaluates care goals and standards. Evaluates and makes recommendations for equipment and supplies utilized for effective wound care management. Coordinates evaluation of skin integrity as it relates to equipment and supplies..
What
We
Require:
Education:
BSN required
Experience: Minimum of 3 years clinical experience.
Licensure/Certifications/Registration: Licensed and currently registered in the state of Virginia. Other
Minimum Qualifications
Skill in verbal and written communication. Ability to travel. Excellent interpersonal skills. This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Recruiter
REBECCA
MINOR
Recruiter
Email: rminor@carilionclinic.org For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
Carilion
Clinic is an
Equal
Opportunity
Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact
Carilion
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Service
Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Carilion: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B) Paid Time Off (accrued from day one) Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse Discounts on childcare Continued education and training In our workplace, we're devoted to the success of our employees. No matter where you are in your career, we will help you continue to learn, grow, and share your knowledge with others. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Join an organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, fully dedicated, and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi-specialty physician practices spanning southwestern Virginia. Join us and begin your career in a place where every day is a new adventure of creating the future of health care.
