Advocate Health Care
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Wound Care Ostomy Specialist - PRN role at Advocate Health Care. Base pay range is provided by Advocate Health Care; actual pay will be based on skills and experience. Base pay range
$37.50/hr - $56.25/hr Location
Good Shepherd Hospital Responsibilities
To facilitate and provide management and care of patients with select disorders of the integumentary, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary systems. To provide direct and indirect care to both at risk and those patients with complex wounds, pressure ulcers, fistulas, ostomies, drains, and continence disorders. Participates in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients with wound, ostomy, and continence care needs. As a consultant, educator, and/or researcher, the wound ostomy specialist plays a pivotal role in guidance of optimal wound, ostomy, and continence preventive and restorative care. Major Responsibilities Provides assessment and direct care for prevention and management of wounds and ostomies. In conjunction with prescribing providers, provide assessment and/or hands-on care for wound prevention or management, performing comprehensive assessment and reassessment to determine the most appropriate and cost-effective use of wound management products and resources. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, formulates a comprehensive evidenced based, individualized plan of care that promotes wound prevention and healing. Collaborates with health care team members to ensure effective implementation of the plan. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and revises the plan, as needed. May work collaboratively with surgeons to assure optimal ostomy location and pouching system. Communicates ongoing wound and ostomy care needs and interventions across the care continuum, including follow-up care needs and consultation for ostomy patients. Makes collaborative clinical decisions in solving patient care skin integrity and ostomy problems, providing therapeutic measures within the area of practice. Collaborates with support groups and provides individualized information to patients, families and caregivers, as deemed appropriate. Provides clear, concise, accurate and timely documentation to facilitate care planning and delivery of evidence-based care. Education and professional role Educates health care professionals, other caregivers, and patients about risk factors, prevention, and appropriate interventions and treatments. Serves as a resource to instruct caregivers, family, outside health care providers and monitor nursing staff in prevention strategies, documentation, and delivery of wound, ostomy and continence management. Provides information on current trends, techniques, and nursing research outcomes to staff. Provides guidance and expertise for product usage and techniques. Maintains a list of recommended products that address clinical needs. Provides and reinforces education to patients, family members, caregivers and clinical staff regarding preventative measures, interventions, and individualized patient treatment plans. Quality, cost, and outcomes Improve cost and quality outcomes that address wound prevention, wound management, continence and ostomy care. Collaborates with site and system teams to develop, implement and evaluate strategies for cost-effective, evidence-based prevention and treatment of wound, skin, ostomy, and continence needs. Collaborates with site and system quality improvement initiatives focused in the wound, ostomy and continence arena, including indicator selection, monitoring, audits and NDNQI studies. Partners with other clinicians and sites to develop action plans for high-risk or improved areas. May coordinate prevalence and incidence studies and provide data for NDNQI submissions. Keeps abreast of current standards of care via literature and professional activities. Participates in activities to enhance professional growth through professional organizations and continuing education. Licensure
RN (Nurse, Registered) Education/Experience Required
BSN; 3 years nursing experience; 1 year wound and ostomy experience preferred; graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Basic computer skills; excellent communication and problem-solving skills; ability to educate and motivate; clinical expertise in specialty area; good priority and time management skills; current RN licensure in the State of Illinois; specialty certification preferred (e.g., wound, ostomy, continence); CPR certification. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Able to communicate with patients and health care team; ability to prioritize independently and respond to multiple requests; ability to travel to other Advocate facilities; able to work in a fast-paced environment with time constraints; flexible to changing environments; may be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening disease; ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; patient handling equipment for heavier lifts with assistance; site-specific requirements may apply. Addendum: Competent level qualifications include more than 2 years wound care experience and certification as WOCN (Wound Ostomy Certified Nurse). Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Part-time Job function
Other Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Wound Care Ostomy Specialist - PRN role at Advocate Health Care. Base pay range is provided by Advocate Health Care; actual pay will be based on skills and experience. Base pay range
$37.50/hr - $56.25/hr Location
Good Shepherd Hospital Responsibilities
To facilitate and provide management and care of patients with select disorders of the integumentary, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary systems. To provide direct and indirect care to both at risk and those patients with complex wounds, pressure ulcers, fistulas, ostomies, drains, and continence disorders. Participates in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients with wound, ostomy, and continence care needs. As a consultant, educator, and/or researcher, the wound ostomy specialist plays a pivotal role in guidance of optimal wound, ostomy, and continence preventive and restorative care. Major Responsibilities Provides assessment and direct care for prevention and management of wounds and ostomies. In conjunction with prescribing providers, provide assessment and/or hands-on care for wound prevention or management, performing comprehensive assessment and reassessment to determine the most appropriate and cost-effective use of wound management products and resources. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, formulates a comprehensive evidenced based, individualized plan of care that promotes wound prevention and healing. Collaborates with health care team members to ensure effective implementation of the plan. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and revises the plan, as needed. May work collaboratively with surgeons to assure optimal ostomy location and pouching system. Communicates ongoing wound and ostomy care needs and interventions across the care continuum, including follow-up care needs and consultation for ostomy patients. Makes collaborative clinical decisions in solving patient care skin integrity and ostomy problems, providing therapeutic measures within the area of practice. Collaborates with support groups and provides individualized information to patients, families and caregivers, as deemed appropriate. Provides clear, concise, accurate and timely documentation to facilitate care planning and delivery of evidence-based care. Education and professional role Educates health care professionals, other caregivers, and patients about risk factors, prevention, and appropriate interventions and treatments. Serves as a resource to instruct caregivers, family, outside health care providers and monitor nursing staff in prevention strategies, documentation, and delivery of wound, ostomy and continence management. Provides information on current trends, techniques, and nursing research outcomes to staff. Provides guidance and expertise for product usage and techniques. Maintains a list of recommended products that address clinical needs. Provides and reinforces education to patients, family members, caregivers and clinical staff regarding preventative measures, interventions, and individualized patient treatment plans. Quality, cost, and outcomes Improve cost and quality outcomes that address wound prevention, wound management, continence and ostomy care. Collaborates with site and system teams to develop, implement and evaluate strategies for cost-effective, evidence-based prevention and treatment of wound, skin, ostomy, and continence needs. Collaborates with site and system quality improvement initiatives focused in the wound, ostomy and continence arena, including indicator selection, monitoring, audits and NDNQI studies. Partners with other clinicians and sites to develop action plans for high-risk or improved areas. May coordinate prevalence and incidence studies and provide data for NDNQI submissions. Keeps abreast of current standards of care via literature and professional activities. Participates in activities to enhance professional growth through professional organizations and continuing education. Licensure
RN (Nurse, Registered) Education/Experience Required
BSN; 3 years nursing experience; 1 year wound and ostomy experience preferred; graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Basic computer skills; excellent communication and problem-solving skills; ability to educate and motivate; clinical expertise in specialty area; good priority and time management skills; current RN licensure in the State of Illinois; specialty certification preferred (e.g., wound, ostomy, continence); CPR certification. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Able to communicate with patients and health care team; ability to prioritize independently and respond to multiple requests; ability to travel to other Advocate facilities; able to work in a fast-paced environment with time constraints; flexible to changing environments; may be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening disease; ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; patient handling equipment for heavier lifts with assistance; site-specific requirements may apply. Addendum: Competent level qualifications include more than 2 years wound care experience and certification as WOCN (Wound Ostomy Certified Nurse). Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Part-time Job function
Other Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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