Inpatient Wound/Ostomy RN | Per Diem Job at Concord Hospital Health System, Concord, NH

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  • Concord Hospital Health System
  • Concord, NH

Job Description

Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of Orthopaedic and Surgical Specialties, and in collaboration with the Medical staff and nursing staff, the Wound and Ostomy Care RN (WOCRN) will function as a consultant to physicians, advanced providers and nursing staff, regarding wound and ostomy patients. The WOCRN will provide direct patient care and education to patients with complex wounds and/or ostomy needs and assist with education and development of educational materials related to wound and ostomy care, policies, and standards of care.

Education

Four years of formal training or education beyond the high school level (e.g., Bachelors Degree). Wound and Ostomy course work and clinical hours preferred.

Certification, Registration & Licensure

Certification required to obtain: WOCN certification within 3 years. Licensure required: Valid State of New Hampshire Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years Registered Nurse experience in an inpatient, acute care setting, with training and experience caring for complex wounds and ostomy patients.

Responsibilities

  • Function as a clinical resource in providing care and consultation directly to wound and ostomy patients.

  • Serves as a Wound and Ostomy clinical resource for medical and nursing staff.

  • Documents plan of care, recommendations, and discharge wound care plan.

  • Provides patient and family education regarding wound and ostomy care.

Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

Applicants to and employees of this company are protected under federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link above to find out more.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 603-230-7269.

Physical and Work Requirements

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 - 50 pounds.

The employee is frequently required to bend, hear, perform activities that require fine motor skills, smell, speak, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach, sit, and squat.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, and near vision.

The employee is frequently exposed to bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne pathogens and moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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