Wound/Ostomy Specialist RN NE

Job Code: RN1101

ABOUT US

PRN

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.

 

As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Non Exempt

Supervises Positions:

JOB SUMMARY

The Wound Care Specialist Nurse is responsible for achieving standards of care, collaborating with physicians, managers, clinical coordinators, and other team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized patient care in accordance with the current policies and procedures. Responsible for ongoing quality, productivity, and efficiency in Wound Ostomy Care Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree required. BS or BSN required. Completion of Enterostomal Therapy program preferred.

Experience:

3 years of experience in clinical nursing required. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure:

Current RN licensure in applicable state required. Certification in wound/ostomy care within two years required.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required:

Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:

N/A

Competencies:

• Patient Care: Acts with patient advocacy when implementing the interdisciplinary plan of care.
  • Collaborates with healthcare team to educate patient and their support system.
  • Analyzes, modifies, and implements strategies to progress the patient through their plan of care.
  • Ensures completion of nursing interventions, medical orders, and other related therapies.
  • Prioritizes job duties according to patients' needs and changing acuity levels.
• Teamwork: Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members/internal customers to provide efficient treatment of patients.
  • Develops team members through mentoring, precepting, orientation, and providing feedback.
  • Resolves conflicts independently, as appropriate.
  • Accepts responsibility for actions and responds positively upon feedback from others.
• Medical Knowledge: Demonstrates medical skills to provide required patient care.
  • Operates various equipment including portable cardiac monitors, bedside commodes, etc.
  • Provides routine nursing care such as starting IVs, performing dressing changes, etc. for multiple patients in a timely manner.
  • Assists in critical situations including administering CPR.
  • Administers and evaluates medication therapies, performs patient transfers, and transports patients via wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher to other departments.

 

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code:

Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.

OTHER

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention:

• On call responsibilities as directed:

• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed:

• Yes

• No

• Yes

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.