Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Ostomy (PRN) - Wound Ostomy

Company: Washington Regional
Location: Fayetteville
Posted on: January 9, 2022

Job Description:

Job Posting: Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Ostomy (PRN) Employment Type: PRN Location: Washington Regional Medical Center - Fayetteville, AR Department: Wound Ostomy Shift: As needed (PRN) FTE: Job Number: JO-2112-44903 Date Posted: 12/30/2021 Categories: Licensed Nurses Washington Regional
Washington Regional Medical Center is our regions only locally governed, community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare system. Our system includes a 425-bed acute care hospital located in the heart of Fayetteville supported by our clinic system - including primary, specialty and urgent care operations - that span across Northwest Arkansas into Harrison and Eureka Springs. Being heavily supported and invested in our community makes Washington Regional a unique employer, encouraging staff to give back to the community in which we live and work and give back to each other.Washington Regional Mission, Vision and Values prove to be a firm foundation and inspiration from which we fulfill our purpose.Mission: Washington Regional is committed to improving the health of people in communities we serve through compassionate, high quality care, prevention and wellness education.
Vision: To be the leading healthcare system in Northwest Arkansas --- the best place to receive care and the best place to give care.
Values: To treat others patients and their families, visitors, physicians, and each other as we would want to be treated.Summary
The role of the Wound Ostomy Nurse reports to the Patient Clinical Services Manager. This position is responsible for providing education and care to patients with wounds, continence-related problems, and ostomies. This position will spend up to 100% of the time standing and/or walking short distances, with frequent lifting, pushing and pulling of up to 100 lbs. and occasional carrying of up to 25 lbs. This position has frequent exposure to body fluids, radiation, and communicable disease.Responsibilities
Assists in establishing and maintaining policies and procedures related to wounds, ostomies, and continence
Assessment of patient needs related to wounds, continence related problems and ostomies
Collaborates with members of the patients healthcare team to develop plan for care while hospitalized
Educates patient and/or caregiver on post-discharge careQualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Licensure and Certifications: Arkansas RN license & CPR, required
Experience: Two years of experience in a medical/surgical setting preferred. A working
knowledge of nursing care practice and the ability to function in a dynamic team setting,
required.

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