Atrium Health
Wound & Ostomy RN - Atrium Health Cabarrus PRN
Atrium Health, Concord, North Carolina, United States, 28027
Overview
Department:
34310 Atrium Health Cabarrus - Ostomy & Wound Care Team Status:
Part time Benefits Eligible:
No Hours Per Week:
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Serves as the clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems. Provides specialty care for patients with acute and chronic wounds, standard and continent diversions, and fecal and urinary incontinence. Essential Functions Utilizes the nursing process to assess and plan care and education for ostomy and wound care patients. Assesses patient care needs and identifies interventions for treatment/prevention of skin related conditions and ostomies. Performs and/or assists with stomal marking preoperatively, patient/family teaching, follow-up care, and discharge planning. Follows patients identified to be at moderate to high risk for skin breakdown and patients with complex wound management needs. Collaborates with medical teammates to identify care measures to prevent and treat pressure ulcers and complex wounds and fistulae. Works in concert with the medical staff in the use and application of clinical devices/support surfaces for prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. Conducts ongoing evaluation of patients referred for WOC services to include effectiveness of interventions. Develops and maintains evidence based practice guidelines for care of the ostomy and skin care patients. Physical Requirements
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English in good understandable terms. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Finger dexterity. Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions. Physical Abilities Testing required. Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader. Education, Experience and Certifications
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Practitioner in the state in which you work and reside or; if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency, meet the licensure requirements in your home state; or for Non-National License Compact states, current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Practitioner required in the state where the RN works. Baccalaureate degree required, MSN preferred. Graduate of a WOCN-accredited education program preferred. Wound and Ostomy certification required within 2 years of hire. Continence certification optional. Three to five years recent, relevant direct care nursing experience required. BLS required per policy guidelines. Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required within the department by the nurse leader. Pay Range $37.50 - $56.25 Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. It is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and serves nearly 6 million patients. It employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs. Advocate Health is committed to providing equitable care for all and provides substantial community benefits. Wound & Ostomy RN - Atrium Health Cabarrus PRN #J-18808-Ljbffr
Department:
34310 Atrium Health Cabarrus - Ostomy & Wound Care Team Status:
Part time Benefits Eligible:
No Hours Per Week:
0 Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Varies Job Summary
Serves as the clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems. Provides specialty care for patients with acute and chronic wounds, standard and continent diversions, and fecal and urinary incontinence. Essential Functions Utilizes the nursing process to assess and plan care and education for ostomy and wound care patients. Assesses patient care needs and identifies interventions for treatment/prevention of skin related conditions and ostomies. Performs and/or assists with stomal marking preoperatively, patient/family teaching, follow-up care, and discharge planning. Follows patients identified to be at moderate to high risk for skin breakdown and patients with complex wound management needs. Collaborates with medical teammates to identify care measures to prevent and treat pressure ulcers and complex wounds and fistulae. Works in concert with the medical staff in the use and application of clinical devices/support surfaces for prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. Conducts ongoing evaluation of patients referred for WOC services to include effectiveness of interventions. Develops and maintains evidence based practice guidelines for care of the ostomy and skin care patients. Physical Requirements
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English in good understandable terms. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Finger dexterity. Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions. Physical Abilities Testing required. Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader. Education, Experience and Certifications
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Practitioner in the state in which you work and reside or; if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency, meet the licensure requirements in your home state; or for Non-National License Compact states, current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Practitioner required in the state where the RN works. Baccalaureate degree required, MSN preferred. Graduate of a WOCN-accredited education program preferred. Wound and Ostomy certification required within 2 years of hire. Continence certification optional. Three to five years recent, relevant direct care nursing experience required. BLS required per policy guidelines. Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required within the department by the nurse leader. Pay Range $37.50 - $56.25 Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. It is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and serves nearly 6 million patients. It employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs. Advocate Health is committed to providing equitable care for all and provides substantial community benefits. Wound & Ostomy RN - Atrium Health Cabarrus PRN #J-18808-Ljbffr