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About the Role
Performs wound care consultations for the management and education of patients with pressure ulcers, ostomies, draining wounds, and tissue trauma. Serves as a consultant and resource to nursing staff and physicians to enhance their competence in caring for this patient population. Participates in education programs and hospital/community activities.
Responsibilities
- Assesses learning needs of nursing staff and assists them in increasing competence in care of patients at risk for pressure ulcer development, patients with ulcers, ostomies, draining wounds, and tissue trauma through conferences and demonstration of care.
- Acts as a consultant to staff, colleagues, consumers, and allied health professionals, planning and conducting educational programs, including ostomy, wound drainage, and skin care orientation.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the use of ostomy and skin care products, selecting and ordering appropriate supplies for patients, and conducting comparison studies of products and treatment methods.
- Works closely with the Clinical Coordinator of Wound Care to develop teaching materials for patients with ostomy surgery.
- Provides community agencies with education, support, and information in the care of patients with ostomies, draining wounds, and tissue trauma.
- Assesses the needs of patients with ostomies, pressure ulcers, draining wounds, and tissue trauma.
- Selects and marks stoma sites as ordered by a physician.
- Demonstrates knowledge of available equipment and selects appropriately for individual patient needs, evaluating and recommending changes in equipment and related products for ostomy, wound, and skin care management.
- Recognizes the psychosocial, emotional, and sexual adjustments of stoma patients and implements appropriate interventions.
- Participates in conducting and reporting findings of prevalence studies regarding pressure ulcers on a quarterly basis.
- Serves as an active member of the Pressure Ulcer Prevalence Team (PUP) and completes yearly competency related to wound/skin care.
- Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development.
- Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
- BSN required within three years of assuming the position.
- Minimum of three (3) years as a nurse, preferably in an acute care setting.
- Must have a current State of Connecticut Nursing License.
- BLS required.
- Wound Certification required within one year of the date of hire.
Skills
- Wound Care Consultation
- Patient Education
- Nursing Staff Consultation
- Pressure Ulcer Management
- Ostomy Care
- Draining Wound Management
- Tissue Trauma Management
- Skin Care Management
- Product Evaluation
- Stoma Site Marking
- Psychosocial Assessment
- BLS
- Wound Certification
Location
- Connecticut
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years nursing experience
- BSN within 3 years
Education Level
- BSN
About the Company
- YNHHS Vision, Mission, and Values (integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion) guide all employees.
Equal Opportunity
- EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran