RN Wound Care

Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse

About Corewell Health South – Lakeland Hospitals

The health system comprises three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient medical services throughout Southwest Michigan.

Scope of Work

Assesses, monitors, detects, plans and takes appropriate action to prevent potential physiological complications associated with wound, ostomy or continence. Provides information and instruction to patients and their caregivers. Collaborates with and serves as a resource for other health professionals to promote delivery of quality services and patient education within the institution as well as the community. Participates in projects related to area of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing and developing and evaluating educational materials and programs and policies.

Essential Functions

• Assesses and monitors the overall physical needs of the patients/family in regard to ostomy, wound and continence. Evaluates each individual patient's response to treatment.
• Assists in developing/maintaining an individual plan of care with the patient, consistent with changing needs and goals reflecting full scope of practice.
• Collaborates in discharge planning for patient at time of patient contact, including families, caregivers as appropriate. May facilitate a smooth transition to the next point of service/home.
• Assesses the educational needs of a select group of patients, caregivers, and staff. Develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies and makes appropriate referrals for patients providing counsel to enable them to adjust to living with a specific medical condition. Documents nursing care/teaching consistent with documentation guidelines. Ensures that required documentation for activities within area of responsibility is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Collaborates with nurses, providers, and other departments to develop, implement, and evaluate programs and services that support patient care delivery in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing. This includes effective utilization of workforce, equipment, and supplies. Develops interdisciplinary relationships to support improvements in care delivery and patient, staff and provider satisfaction.
• Collaborates with nursing quality department to develop and maintain quality monitoring system to continuously monitor and measure the quality, safety, and outcomes of nursing services for assigned area. Develops and implements unit quality indicators to evaluate performance and the level of practice for Wound, Ostomy and Continence nursing as well as develops/implements improvement plans to correct variances.
• Participates in the development and review of policies, procedures and guidelines related to wound, ostomy and continence based on evidence-based practice, research findings and Corewell Health quality outcomes.
• Encourages an environment supportive of nursing research, promoting an evidenced-based, clinically effective, nurse-sensitive patient outcomes for Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors in Nursing
• Experience teaching patients (pediatric and/or adult), families, and other health professionals
• License - MI Registered Nurse (RN)
• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program
• CRT-Wound Care, Certified (WCC) - NAWCO National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy within 2 years Or
• MAG_CRT-WOUND_OSTOMY_NURSE-WOCNCB within 2 years
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Wound Care St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

24

Hours of Work

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.