Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Wound Ostomy WOC Nurse Edmond- Days

Position Title:

Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Wound Ostomy WOC Nurse Edmond- Days

Department:

Med/Surg 3rd/4th Floor

Job Description:

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Location: University of Oklahoma Medical Center Edmond Med Surg

Shift Available: (40 hours/weekly) 8a-5p

General Description:

Under limited direction, have authority, responsibility and accountability for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of wound and ostomy throughout OU Medical System.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Consults on special patient cases where a need for specialized wound care and instruction has been identified
• Establishes a treatment plan for patients and their families to follow
• Administers medications specific to wound care
• Notes and carries out physician orders
• Takes emergency actions as required
• Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient’s condition to appropriate  personnel
• Evaluates the patient’s/family’s response to care and makes appropriate adjustments as needed
• Serves as a resource person for medical and hospital staff regarding wound care
• Collaborates on discharge needs and the readiness of a patient’s discharge with the medical team

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited school required.  Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from an accredited school preferred.

Experience: At least 2 years of experience as a RN required..

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s): 

• Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC) required.
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Board Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse, Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse or Certified Ostomy Continence Nurse certifications preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

Must have current knowledge of nursing role in wound-ostomy care.  Good interpersonal and communication skills.

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