Wound Ostomy RN, General Surgery PT 20 hours
Company: Kaiser
Location: Riverside
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Job Summary: No Information Available at this time. Essential
Responsibilities:
- Provides follow-up and interventions to patients diagnosed with
ostomies, draining wounds, fistulae, or skin breakdown secondary to
pressure, incontinence, venous hypertension, arterial
insufficiency, trauma, surgery or diabetic neuropathy and other
related skin issues.
- Provides direct patient care counseling of individuals
anticipating surgery which may result in the creation of a stoma,
individualized instruction for those who have an abdominal stoma
for the diversion of stool or urine, or assessment and treatment
recommendations for the above stated skin breakdown conditions.
Assists patient through continuum of care for management of related
issues. Evaluates new and currently used products for ostomy,
continence and wound care. Makes recommendations to patients in
obtaining related products.
- Assesses individual patient needs and goals, and provides
educational programs to physicians, nursing, and other paramedical
professionals on ostomy/wound care management and self-care
education. Conducts continuing educational programs for physicians
and nursing personnel. This helps provide current standards of
practice for ostomy patients. Provides patient/family teaching and
education regarding ostomy/wound care and self-management. Basic
Qualifications: Experience
- Minimum 1 year previous clinical nursing experience as a
Registered Nurse in caring for patients with abdominal stomas,
draining wounds, fistulas, and pressure sores ulcers. Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Completion of an accredited Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing
(WOCN) program. License, Certification, Registration
- Registered Nurse License (California)
- Wound Care Nurse Certificate from Wound, Ostomy and Continence
Nursing Certification Board
- Basic Life Support
- Ostomy Care Nurse Certificate from Wound, Ostomy and Continence
Nursing Certification Board Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrated knowledge of pediatric and adult patient teaching
principles.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary
and integumentary systems including pathophysiology.
- Effective communication skills.
- Fine motor dexterity.
- Certified Continence Nurse (CCCN) may be required as specified
by department. Preferred Qualifications:
- Current Board Certification in Wound, Ostomy, Continence
Nursing (CWOCN).PrimaryLocation : California,Riverside,Riverside
Medical Center/Medical Offices 1HoursPerWeek : 20Shift :
DayWorkdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, FriWorkingHoursStart : 08:15
AMWorkingHoursEnd : 04:45 PMJob Schedule : Part-timeJob Type :
StandardEmployee Status : RegularEmployee Group/Union Affiliation :
B23 AFSCME KPMWON-WOCNsJob Level : Individual ContributorJob
Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse PractitionersDepartment :
Riverside Med Center - General Surgery-Reg Clinic - 0806Travel :
Yes, 25 % of the TimeKaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity
employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual
orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status,
ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic
information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and
inclusion, or any other protected status.
Keywords: Kaiser, Ontario , Wound Ostomy RN, General Surgery PT 20 hours, Healthcare , Riverside, California
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