As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department

W.O.C. SERVICES/HBO - 207143

Worker Sub Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Pay Range

$34.00 - $48.87

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties

Accurately assesses all wound, ostomy, and continence patients. Documents all pertinent wound/ostomy/continence information in the medical record. This includes, but is not limited to, wound measurements, descriptions, photographs, current treatment regimen, and interventions in place.Accurately inputs charges for procedures in the medical record.Uses critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice in the evaluation and selection of patient care products.Demonstrates proficiency with the application of wound dressingsDemonstrates proficiency with the evaluation of ostomies and ostomy appliances.Professionally communicates with and educates the patient care team.Professionally communicates with and educates the patient and their family or other caregivers.Collaborates with the patient care team and establishes a plan of care using evidenced based practice. This also includes discharge planning, education, and DME supplies.Serves as a consultant and nurse expert providing evidence-based guidance and instruction on complex wound, ostomy and continence issues to peers, hospital committees, other entities, and home health agencies.Seeks out or maintains certification. Actively participates in continuing education and stays abreast of best practices in the field.EducationAssociates Nursing (RN Diploma, ASN or ADN) is required.Bachelors Nursing (BSN) is preferred.Certification & LicensuresCurrent RN licensure by the Virginia Board of Nursing is required.BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.QualificationsComputer literacy required.

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.