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Wound Ostomy Nurse (RN)
Location:
Annapolis, MD
Description:
Wound Ostomy Nurse (RN) Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD Full Time - Day Shift (M-F, 7:30a-4:00p, no weekends) - - Position Objective: The Wound Ostomy Nurse (WON) or Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC N) serves as the clinical resource and consultant for the acute care setting within the hospital relative to the care of the patient with selected disorders of the gastrointestional, genitourinary and integumentary systems. Essential Job Duties: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Utilizes and maintains current physical assessment skills and interview techniques to determine patient needs. When possible or requested by the surgeon for an outpatient stoma marking, determines the appropriate site for stoma placement, considering patient's anatomical markings, physical capabilities and lifestyle. Provides appropriate written information to patients and staff, including postoperative and discharge instructions, referrals and supply needs. Serves as a resource for ostomy patients after discharge through scheduled outpatient consultations and telephone consultation. Serves as a resource/clinical expert regarding pressure injury prevention. Provides consultation and direct assistance to nursing staff on issues related to patients with altered skin integrity secondary to pressure, necrosis, drainage or continence disorders. Supports the Interdisciplinary team of physician, case manager, physical therapy, nutritional expert with preparing patients for treatments and discharging patients as needed. Responsible for review and implementation of the JCAHO standards in collaboration with the Nurse Supervisor/Manager in the inpatient setting. Facilitates and assists the education and the precepting of new staff in both the inpatient settings. Expertly employs real time computer documentation when completing the patient EMR. Educational/Experience Requirements: Required Minimum Experience: Minimum of three years as a Registered Nurse in a care setting applicable to related nursing setting Required Minimum Education: BS degree, BSN preferred Required License/Certifications: Certified in Wound and Ostomy Current licensure as a registered nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing. Adherence to credentialing requirements of AAMC as stated in the nursing bylaws. Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands: Based on the essential functions, HR will insert the type of work performed (e.g. light, medium, heavy, etc). There is reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Company:
Luminis Health
Posted:
November 16 on TopUSAJobs
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