Job Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position provides acute and rehabilitative care for people with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems. The components in this position include education, consultation, counseling, research, and administration.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required)

1 - 2 years experience Clinical Nursing Medical-surgical nursing (Required)

Advanced knowledge of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing

Knowledge of adult learning principles

Participation in national professional organization: Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society™ preferred

Registered Nurse

Job Responsibilities

Conducts thorough, individualized needs assessment for patients with wound, ostomy, or continence problems with the participation of the patient, family, or support systems, when appropriate, prior to the development of the education plan and intervention. Assesses the patient for individualized treatment modalities to maximize patient outcomes specialty bed needs or other products

Pursues opportunities for professional growth by attending conferences and seminars pertinent to the WOC scope of practice. Actively participates in professional organizations pertaining to WOC care on a local/regional/national level. Participates in intradepartmental and Shared Governance Counsel meetings. Identifies knowledge and skills needed through self-assessment, peer review, and customer feedback. Defines goals for professional growth and participates in a variety of educational activities to maintain and enhance wound, ostomy and continence knowledge/ competence, in order to obtain/maintain certifications.

Develops a written educational plan from information obtained from the needs assessment and based on the components of the educational process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Coordinates the plan among health team members, patient, family, support system and/or continuum of care members.

Creates an educational setting conducive to patient/family learning and adequate resources. Provides individualized education to ostomy surgery patients and families, based on a progression from basic survival skills to advanced information for daily self-management in the areas of wound ostomy and continence to patients/family, and documents thoroughly. Determines the appropriate site for stoma placement, considering patient’s anatomical markings, physical capabilities and lifestyle. Provides appropriate written information to patients and staff including postoperative and discharge instructions, referral, and supplies needed.

Participates in ongoing evaluation of patient’s progress related to the treatment plan. An annual review of the educational process that includes educational materials and treatment protocols to maximize quality and patient outcomes

Works with Purchasing to find evidence-based products supporting continuous improvement. Manages WOC operations, and monitors specialty bed utilization. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team and integrates WOC knowledge and skills to provide educational experiences for nursing/medical staff. Develops policies, best practices, protocols and procedures. Is a client advocate and delivers care in a non-judgmental/non-discriminatory manner. Participates in and serves as a mentor to staff nurses in the care of those with selected disorders. Participates in the monitoring of individual patient and organizational wound/skin care/ostomy outcomes. Coordinates relevant data collection.

Other Related Information

The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speak to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advanced degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice; all nurses to foster, support, and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care. Supplemental support for ancillary departments/outliers with educational presentations Collaboration with Value Analysis, Purchasing, Risk Management, Administration, and all ancillary departments Gathering and collecting data for identifying trends, root cause analysis, patient progress Reviewing and revising policies and procedures

Working Conditions

Bending -

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Consistently

Continuous Learning - Consistently

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds -

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently

Pulling - Consistently

Pushing - Consistently

Reaching - Consistently

Reading - Consistently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Consistently

Stooping - Frequently

Talking -

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands -

Color Vision - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Far -

Visual Acuity: Near -

Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, We Believe There Is No Responsibility More Important Than To SERVE Our Patients, Our Communities, And Our Fellow Team Members. To Achieve Our Vision And Mission, ALL TriHealth Team Members Are Expected To Demonstrate And Live The Following

Serve: ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
  
  

Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service
  
  

Respect: ALWAYS...

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
  
  

Value: ALWAYS...

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
  
  

Engage: ALWAYS...

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community