Wound Ostomy Continence -PD
Company: Kaiser
Location: Ontario
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Job Summary: No Information Available at this time. Essential
Responsibilities:
- Provides follow-up and interventions to patients diagnosed with
ostomies, draining wounds, fistulae, or skin breakdown secondary to
pressure, incontinence, venous hypertension, arterial
insufficiency, trauma, surgery or diabetic neuropathy and other
related skin issues.
- Provides direct patient care counseling of individuals
anticipating surgery which may result in the creation of a stoma,
individualized instruction for those who have an abdominal stoma
for the diversion of stool or urine, or assessment and treatment
recommendations for the above stated skin breakdown
conditions.
- Assists patient through continuum of care for management of
related issues.
- Evaluates new and currently used products for ostomy,
continence and wound care.
- Makes recommendations to patients in obtaining related
products.
- Assesses individual patient needs and goals, and provides
educational programs to physicians, nursing, and other paramedical
professionals on ostomy/wound care management and self-care
education.
- Conducts continuing educational programs for physicians and
nursing personnel. This helps provide current standards of practice
for ostomy patients.
- Provides patient/family teaching and education regarding
ostomy/wound care and self-management. Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum one (1) year previous clinical nursing experience as a
Registered Nurse in caring for patients with abdominal stomas,
draining wounds, fistulas, and pressure sores ulcers. Education
- Bachelors Degree.
- Completion of an accredited Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing
(WOCN) program. License, Certification, Registration
- Registered Nurse License (California)
- Basic Life Support
- Ostomy Care Nurse Certificate from Wound, Ostomy and Continence
Nursing Certification Board
- Wound Care Nurse Certificate from Wound, Ostomy and Continence
Nursing Certification Board Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrated knowledge of pediatric and adult patient teaching
principles.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary
and integumentary systems including pathophysiology.
- Effective communication skills.
- Fine motor dexterity.
- Certified Continence Nurse (CCCN) may be required as specified
by department. Preferred Qualifications:
- Current Board Certification in Wound, Ostomy, Continence
Nursing (CWOCN).Notes:
- BSN Required
- Current CA RN Licenses
- WOCN Certification Required or certification within 6 months of
hire.
- Wound Care Experience Required.
- Must have a minimum of one year recent acute care wound care
experience in the two years. PrimaryLocation :
California,Ontario,Ontario - Vineyard Medical Center -
HHoursPerWeek : 1Shift : DayWorkdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri,
Sat, SunWorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AMWorkingHoursEnd : 06:30 PMJob
Schedule : Per DiemJob Type : StandardEmployee Status :
RegularEmployee Group/Union Affiliation : B23 AFSCME
KPMWON-WOCNsJob Level : Individual ContributorJob Category :
Nursing Licensed & Nurse PractitionersDepartment : Ontario Hospital
- Mixed MedSurg/Tele Unit 1 - 0801Travel : NoKaiser Permanente is
an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive
workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental
status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status,
genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of
diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
Keywords: Kaiser, Hesperia , Wound Ostomy Continence -PD, Other , Ontario, California
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