Nurse-Clinic Wound

Position Summary

The Wound/Ostomy nurse, under the direction of the Physician, utilizes knowledge and skills to provide direct age-specific and culturally appropriate patient care through the use of the nursing process based on knowledge of principles of growth and development, serves as a clinical resource, participates in patient and staff education, demonstrates leadership, and serves as a preceptor. The Wound/Ostomy nurse is a registered nurse who has demonstrated expertise, depth of knowledge, competence and skills in the practice of wound and/or ostomy care. 

Minimum Requirements

Education

· Graduate of a Registered Nursing Program

Experience

· 1 year of clinical experience

License/Registration/Certifications

· South Carolina RN Nursing License

· Current CPR certification

· Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) within 18 months of employment

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Experience

· 1 year of wound care experience

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

· Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN)

Core Job Responsibilities

· Responsibilities include, but are not limited to completing and coordinating patient assessment, providing hands-on expert wound/ostomy care

· Measure and record vital signs, takes patient medical history and chief complaint. Record information accurately in the medical chart.

· Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.

· Responsible for pick up and distribution of sterile from sterile processing department daily.

· Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments.

· Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments.

· Prepare patient for examination.

· Assist the provider with exams and minor office surgery.

· Adhere to and practice appropriate infection control policies and procedures.

· Screens, manages, and follows up telephone messages from patients, referrals, and pharmacies.

· Prepare and send prescriptions electronically per provider’s orders.

· Applies dressing and remove sutures as ordered by the provider.

· Explains patient’s problems, medications and procedures to patient.

· Uses printed handouts, booklets, samples, examples, and videos computer programs as applicable.

· Develops and presents educational programs and materials to patients and staff to support competent wound and/or ostomy care.

· Apply dressings and wraps as ordered by provider.

· Responsible for applying hard cast to patients and following clinical protocol for application to ensure consistency in application.

· Responsible for applying soft cast to patients and following clinical protocol for application to ensure consistency in application

· Use CPR skills when required.

· Dispose of biohazard waste according to state standards.

· Maintain OSHA requirements and practice OSHA standards.

· Perform accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.

· Other duties as assigned.

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