Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Ostomy Continence

Department 34310 Atrium Health Union - Ostomy & Wound Care Team Status Part‑time (prn) position covering wound care needs at Union and Union West on a prn basis. Hours Per Week 0 (prn basis) Pay Range $38.20 – $57.30 Major Responsibilities Develop, evaluate, coordinate and/or provide educational programs and materials related to ostomy and wound care management to meet the interests and needs of patients, family, staff, physicians, and the community. Coordinate and provide care along the continuum with appropriate disciplines to establish and provide quality patient care. Perform ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and documentation of patient care provision in response to ostomy care and modalities of wound care management therapy and recommend changes to treatment protocols as needed. Coordinate development and revision of policies and protocols related to ostomy and wound care management in collaboration with nursing and other disciplines and medical staff based on evidence‑based practices. Serve as a consultant providing expert knowledge related to ostomy and wound care management to physicians, staff, patients, families, and instructors and students of nursing and allied health programs. Track and support outcomes to improve the quality of care along the continuum. Evaluate and appropriately incorporate evidence‑based findings in wound, ostomy, and continence care into clinical practice. Plan, implement, evaluate and provide direct patient care plans based on the individual patient and family needs, situational and procedural complexities. Consult with appropriate members of the healthcare team as indicated. Set priorities in planning and organizing patient wound and ostomy care. Attend a minimum of 12 contact hours of education annually. Licensure, Registration, and Certification Required Registered Nurse licensure from the applicable state. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required. Certification must be obtained within two years unless determined otherwise by the department leader. Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required within the department by the nurse leader. Education Required Associate’s in Nursing required. Experience Required 3 years of clinical nursing required. 1 year of clinical specialty/subspecialty required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively manage a high‑stress environment resulting from patient volume. Effective team player. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions. Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines. Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de‑escalation, if needed. May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions. Physical abilities testing may be required. Additional department‑specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader. Compensation Base compensation listed within the pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training. Premium pay such as shift, on‑call, and more based on job requirements. Incentive pay for select positions. Opportunity for annual increases based on performance. Benefits Paid Time Off programs. Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability. Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses. Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave. Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs. Educational Assistance Program. Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please confirm with a recruiter during the interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Atrium Health