The Wound Nurse functions primarily providing direct patient care and education to selected patients. Under the direction of a physician, is responsible and accountable for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of wound and ostomy care for patients. Provides outpatient care to patients with fistulas regarding implementing interventions related to collection of the effluent with a physician's order. Provides for staff development in areas of expertise. Serves as a consultant for product recommendations in areas of expertise. Maintains records and statistics reflecting role performance; participates in quality improvement and projects as indicated.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Professional & Technical Skills
Successful completion of hospital orientation. Possess knowledge of principles of wound care. Experience gained through individual/classroom instruction. Minimum one year experience as an RN.
Education
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with minimum of ASNdegree.
License(s) or Certification(s)
Must possess a current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse.
Other Skills or Requirements
Excellent organizational, management and communication skills.
Skilled to Care for Certain Age-Related Patient Groups (incumbents will be skilled in the care of the following patient groups)
All age groups
Numbers & Facts
Location
Shelbyville, IN
Skills
Communication Skillsunmatched
Consultingunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Ostomyunmatched
Outpatient Careunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Staff Developmentunmatched
Statisticsunmatched
Wound Careunmatched
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