Trauma Nurse Specialist - Nursing Administration

Job Description

Position: SM1601110989 Job: 60310989 - Trauma Nurse Specialist - Nursing Administration

Description:

Responsibilities:

1. Assess ostomy patients in regard to: (a) at-home management of ostomy; (b) knowledge level regarding ostomy care; (c) problems in ostomy management of psychosocial rehabilitation, (d) peristomal skin complications.
2. Assists physicians as directed to provide wound care.
3. Assesses patients' skin identifying areas of breakdown. Identifies high risk areas of breakdown and provides education on skin breakdown prevention to patient.
4. Assists staff in maintaining current knowledge and competence in the areas of ostomy care, draining wound management, and skin care.
5. Provides appropriate nursing interventions consistent with the treatment plans and providers' prescribed orders.
6. Participates proactively in problem solving initiatives.
7. Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, and visitors.
8. Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in educational offerings.
9. Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patients and staff.
10. Maintains certification for wound care.
    
    1. Demonstrates competency in, but not limited to, the following for Wound Care.
    2. Assessment and Documentation of pain, lower extremity, and wounds.
    3. Compression Application
    4. Ostomy Care
    5. Utilizing Infection Control Precautions
    6. Vital Signs
    7. Caring for patients with, but not limited to, the following unit specific tasks, needs and/or conditions: Acute and chronic wound care and management, dressing changes, Wound Vacs (negative pressure wound therapy) and Wound education.
11. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.

Requirements:
Licenses and Certifications:
Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About the Team

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.