Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Provides care and consultation for a specific patient population with alterations of wounds, the GI/GU systems, drains, pressure injuries and incontinence. Serves as a resource for other health care professionals, patients, families and the community. Designs systems to facilitate the appropriate care of this patient population.Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Under the guidance of a certified wound care nurse and/or a physician, assesses the physical and educational needs of patients undergoing ostomy surgery or continent diversions, and patients with wounds, fistulas, incontinence, percutaneous tubes or pressure ulcers. Communicates patient needs to appropriate members of the health care team. Provides discharge teaching as requested
Under the guidance of a certified wound care nurse and and/or a physician, implements and evaluates plans for care management based on patient needs through consultation and collaboration with other members of the patient's health care team; coordinates care in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
Assists with the education of patients, families and staff on evidence-based skin and wound care practices. Promotes health care in area of expertise, in the community, through education.
Identifies actual/potential issues of resource management /patient care, works with health care team to identify cost-effective alternatives; facilitates discharge
May perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy related duties, as needed, after completing the required hyperbaric training.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education - Associate degree in Nursing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
Experience - Two (2) years as RN. Experience in skin and wound care. Wound Vac Experience preferred
In Lieu Of
NA
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
RN - REGISTERED NURSE - (Code NLRN)
Certification in Wound and Ostomy preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
NA
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Location
Baptist Easley Med CampusFacility
1015 Baptist Easley HospitalDepartment
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