ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                                     RN Wound Care

REPORTS TO POSITION:     Nurse Manager

DEPARTMENT:                       Wound & Ostomy Services

DATE LAST REVIEWED:        June 2024

OUR VISION:              Creating America’s healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION:           In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES:             Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: St. Charles Health System’s Wound & Ostomy Services provides the highest level of medical care for problematic, hard-to-heal wounds as well as ostomy care including colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy and fistulas to both inpatient and outpatients.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The RN Wound Care provides quality patient and family centered care as a member of the health care team in accordance with St. Charles Health System’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. Applies standards for professional nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families, and all others.  As a nurse this position will oversee the work of other caregivers providing specific care to assigned patient(s) throughout the shift, as required under the scope of the RN licensure.

This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with St. Charles Health System’s policies and work instructions and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon.

Provides wound and ostomy care for patients per direction of the certified wound and ostomy nurse; including wound care assessment, implementation of wound care interventions per the supervision of the certified wound and ostomy nurse, communication and collaboration with members of the care team, and support organizational education activities promoting wound healing and preventing skin break down.

Assesses the patient’s condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment: sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patient’s/family’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patient’s progress.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.

Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles Health System’s departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.

Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others.

Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.

Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implement solution(s) (within scope of practice), when appropriate.

Manages the patient’s experience by clarifying, integrating, and coordinating the roles of the interdisciplinary team.

Performs stand by call as assigned. Varies by department.

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate. 

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.

Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.

Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient’s care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, and communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc.

Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures for medication administration.

Additional Job Duties:

RN Certified Wound Care 

Responsible for wound and ostomy care and oversight for patients referred to the Wound & Ostomy department; including wound care assessment, implementation of wound care interventions, consultation with physicians, communication and collaboration with members of the care team, and support organizational education activities promoting wound healing and preventing skin break down.

RN Certified Wound Ostomy

Responsible for wound and ostomy care and oversight for patients referred to the Wound & Ostomy department; including wound care assessment, implementation of wound care interventions, ostomy consultations, stoma site markings, consultation with physicians, communication and collaboration with members of the care team, and support organizational education activities promoting wound healing and ostomy care.

EDUCATION:                  

Required: As required by RN licensure.
Preferred: Bachelors degree in Nursing.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

Required: Current valid Oregon RN license. Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to meet St. Charles Health System driving requirements. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
Preferred: Board Certified Wound Care or Ostomy Care Certification through ABWM or WOCNCB.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: One (1) year experience in an acute wound care setting.

Preferred: N/A

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION: 

Skills:

Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent SCHS. 

Basic to intermediate ability and experience in computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS Office.

Strong team working and collaborative skills.

Ability to multi-task and work independently. 

Attention to detail.

Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.

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