Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care at Norman Regional Health System summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Wound Care provides expert management of patients with draining wounds and altered skin integrity. Responsibilities include serving as a consultant and educator for ostomy surgery patients, conducting in-service programs for staff, and evaluating skin care products and methods. The role requires maintaining current certifications and effective communication with patients and healthcare teams.
Responsibilities:
Job Summary
- WOCN consultant in management of patients with draining wounds, fistulas, and altered skin integrity due to pressure necrosis, drainage or incontinence.
- Provides In-Service Programs as Needed for Nursing and Medical Staff.
- Serves as Resource Person for Inpatients and Outpatients who have had Previous Ostomy Surgery.
- Primary Educator to Patients Undergoing Ostomy Surgery.
- Evaluates Ostomy and Skin Care Products, Supplies and Practice Methods on a Continuing Basis.
- Maintains Level of Competence and Currency in WOC Nursing.
- Maintains Data Collection as Designated.
- Uses Effective Interpersonal Skills to Communicate with Patients, Families, and Health Team.
Qualifications
Wound Care Certification & Ostomy Management Certification must be completed within 12 months of hire as requirement of job.
Education
Bachelor of Science preferred, Associate’s Degree required.
Experience
Two years previous RN nursing experience required. Experience is to include experience in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing practice required.
Licensure/Certification/Registration/Professional Designation ETC
Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse licensure required. Wound Care Certification (WCC) & Ostomy Management Specialist Certification (OMS) preferred or completed within 12 months of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care. Current BLS is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment.
Keywords:
Wound care, ostomy management, Registered Nurse, patient education, healthcare, skin care, nursing, clinical consultant, wound management certification, interpersonal skills