RN – IP Wound & Ostomy Coord Position Available In Webster, Mississippi

Job Description:

Description:

Raleigh General Hospital Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you areappreciated for who you are not just what you can do. RaleighGeneral Hospital is a 300 bed facility caring for nearly 13,000patients each year with over 50,000 being treated in our emergencyroom. We offer a wide range of surgical services as well asspecialty programs including Cardiac CTA, Digital Mammography, andTrauma Services.

Where We Are:

Beckley is an ideal place to live and boasts many scenic, cultural,and recreational opportunities. From restaurants and breweries toart galleries and unique attractions, Beckley is an outdoorplayground with something for all tastes.

Why Choose Us:

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-timeemployees Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package forfull-time employees Employee Assistance Program

• mental, physical, and financialwellness assistance Educational assistance and tuition assistance for qualifiedapplicants Professional development opportunities and CE assistance And much more

JOB SUMMARY

Coordinates clinical activities of the Inpatient Wound Care Programwhich include but aren’t limited to utilization of skills inorganization, planning, implementing, evaluating, and providingcare through use of hospital and nursing standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs assessment and plans patient care. Evaluates the patient assessment, planning and interventionprocess. Demonstrates professional and personal development. Delivers direct patient care appropriate to the age of patientserved. Assess and diagnose wounds, ostomies and continence disorders Develop and implement treatment plans Monitor and evaluate patient progress Provide patient education on self-care and disease management Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure holisticcare Stay up-to-date with the latest research and technology in wound,ostomy and continence care Document patient progress and treatment plans accurately andthoroughly Provide emotional support to patients and their families Manage and maintain specialized equipment and supplies Advocate for the needs and rights of patients with wounds, ostomyand continence disorders Manage complex wounds, ostomies and continence issues

Qualifications:

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education Graduate of a Program in Discipline

• Required Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Required Skills Must be able to work independently Addresses wound care consults timely Ability to teach staff on wound care, staging, & documentation Professionally interact with patients Ability to teach patients how to manage their wound care Facilitates Pressure Injury monthly meeting Accurately assesses patient skin integrity Prevent skin breakdown in hospitalized patients Accurately stage and assess wounds Microsoft office skills

• Word, Excel, PowerPoint Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• to be obtained within 6 months One to two years related experience and/or training preferred.

Required Licenses West Virginia, United States Other Current licensure by WV State Board of Nursing. Minimum Work Experience Wound Care Certification preferred. Two years of experience in wound, ostomy and continence carerequired per Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing CertificationBoard.

EEOC Statement:

Raleigh General Hospital is committed to providing Equal EmploymentOpportunities for all applicants and employees and complies withall applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employeeor applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age,religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, genderidentity, sexual orientation, veterans’ status or any other basisprotected by applicable federal, state or local law.