Job DescriptionEmployment TypePart timeShiftDay ShiftDescriptionThe Wound Ostomy Nurse is a Registered Nurse specialist that provides direct patient care, to coordinate, deliver, and evaluate patients with wounds and ostomies, or are at risk for skin breakdown. Other duties include performance improvement, data collection and working with supply chain management to consult on materials. Specialized training includes certification in wound and ostomy.Organization Highlights
- Our Trinity Health Culture: Our staff know, understand, incorporate & demonstrate our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, through their actions, behaviors, practices & decisions.
- Leadership: Shared Governance to leaders are accessible. Unit practice counsels and open-door guiding principle for shared decision-making. All our employees have a voice.
- Well-Being: Practice in an environmentally safe, professional & healthy atmosphere. Our staff are supported by a variety of resources for physical and mental health. We are implementing an onsite virtual nurse to assist with assignment coverage.
- Professional Relationships: Strong rapport with our interdisciplinary team including physicians/clinical providers, rehab services, pharmacy, nutritional services and support staff.
- Professional Development: Strong education program, generous tuition allowance and clinical ladder incentives. We encourage job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth.
- Work/Life: Scheduling options balance work/life/school calendars.
- Safety: Only local hospital to receive a Leapfrog A for safety.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for collaboration, communication & facilitation of optimal provision of care supporting management of wound, skin and ostomy care.
- Consult to recommend best practice for complex wounds, ostomies and preservation of skin.
- Data collection and reporting quality outcomes to performance improvement.
- Works with interdisciplinary team of hospitalist physicians, clinical affiliates, nursing, care managers, nutrition, Rehab services, and pharmacy.
- Utilize clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills & the principles of case management & adult education to coordinate, implement & support the plan of care.
- Ensure a seamless, effective, efficient transition of care across the continuum.
- Monitor quality metrics specific to the department & ensure complete & accurate documentation in the patient record.
- Act as 1) mentor; 2) clinician; 3) educator; 4) consultant/collaborator; and 5) navigator.
Education, Training, Experience, Certification And Licensure
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure in the State of New York.
- Baccalaureate Degree in the Science of Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing required.
- Minimum of four years' experience in nursing.
- Teaching experience is desirable.
- Wound Ostomy Nurse or Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse Certification is preferred.
- Maintains all licensures and certifications according to NYS regulations and specialty area requirements.
- Participates in continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
Career Advancement Opportunities
- Clinical ladder advancement with experience, staff engagement, and national certification.
- Career path to leadership roles.
Mission Statement
- We, St Joseph's Health, and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
Vision
- To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.
Core Values
- In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.
Work Environment And Hazards
- Clinical office setting. Exposure Class I
Physical Demands
- Occasional exposure to conditions which may be considered particularly disagreeable to sight, touch, sound, smell & tastes; May encounter fumes, orders, dusts, mists & gases, along with biohazards / hazards (mechanical, electrical, burns, chemicals, radiation, sharp objects, etc.); Occasionally subject to noise, infectious waste, diseases & conditions.
- Includes the need to be physically & mentally capable to perform nursing processes.
Work Contact Group
- All services, medical staff, patients, visitors, and various regulatory and professional agencies.
Supervised By
- Department Director and Clinical Services/Nursing Administration.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature & level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned.Pay Range: $35.60- $51.10Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.00543631