Advanced RN - Ostomy & Wound Care Specialist

Advanced RN - Ostomy & Wound Care Specialist

Milroy, MN $72,009 - $93,099 a year

Full Time

Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join a dedicated Wound Care team in a supportive healthcare environment located in the Midwest region of the United States. This full-time day position offers a Monday through Friday schedule from 7:50 am to 4:30 pm, with weekend call approximately every seventh weekend. Certification as a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN) is a plus.

The role focuses on delivering patient- and family-centered nursing care that exemplifies best practices and outstanding customer service. The nurse will uphold professional nursing standards guided by the ANA Code of Ethics, state nursing practice acts, and regulatory agency standards.

Key Responsibilities

A. Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and reassessments across all age groups, identifying physical, psychosocial, cultural, religious, safety, infection control, and environmental factors relevant to patient education.
• Gather and interpret data from patients, families, and healthcare providers to support health promotion, maintenance, and restoration.
• Apply advanced unit-specific assessment skills to address medical and nursing care needs.
• Adapt teaching methods based on the learning capabilities of patients and their significant others.
• Document assessment findings thoroughly according to education protocols and checklists.
• Maintain up-to-date resource materials, equipment, and educational tools.

B. Planning

• Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop individualized teaching plans and discharge or transfer follow-up strategies.
• Incorporate pharmacological, dietary, and physical/occupational therapy interventions into care plans.
• Adjust teaching plans based on patient condition changes and feedback from patients and families.
• Prepare patients and families for outpatient education as needed.

C. Implementation

• Adhere to OSHA regulations and safety principles in patient education and daily practice.
• Follow institutional safety, fire, disaster, and hazardous waste protocols.
• Document patient and family education accurately using multidisciplinary forms and narrative notes.
• Communicate significant patient condition changes and education outcomes with physicians and healthcare teams.
• Serve as a liaison for patient education and a resource for public and community education programs.
• Verify medication doses and treatment orders, clarifying with physicians as necessary.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Proficiency with computer systems is required.

Licensure and Certifications

• Current active Registered Nurse licensure by the appropriate state board.
• Area-specific certifications such as ACLS, BLS, PALS, or specialty certifications are required or to be obtained upon hire.

This position offers a warm, collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and development in a regional healthcare setting.

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc