RN Wound Care Full-time
Samaritan Health Services

Wound RN

Samaritan Health Services Lincoln City, OR, US
Summary

Occasionally
  • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
    • Provides treatment based upon established plan of care for patients with wounds, fistulas, percutaneous tubes, ostomies, incontinence, and actual or potential skin breakdown. Serves as a resource and consultant to patients and nursing staff. Performs assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care provided. Collaborates with WOCN to implement changes in the plan of care.

    DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
    • Samaritan Wound Care treats acute or chronic wounds caused by diabetes, surgery, injury, poor blood flow and/or other problems. The scope of practice is physician driven and centered around wound, ostomy and continence care while maintaining additional adjunctive therapies such as vein medicine and hyperbaric medicine.

    EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • Current unencumbered Oregon RN licensure required.
    • Healthcare Provider Level BLS required.
    • BSN preferred.
    • Related certification in Wound Care preferred.
    • Experience in acute care preferred.

    KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    • Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
    • Adaptability/Flexibility: Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
    • Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
    • Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    • Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 - 100% of the time)

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

KNEEL (on knees)

SIT

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

SQUAT Repetitive

REACH - Upward

STAND

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

BEND FORWARD at waist

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

REACH - Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

GRASP Hand/Fist

PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

None specified

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