Wound Ostomy Continence-PD
PER DIEM
Summary
Type
PER_DIEM
About this role
Job Summary:
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.
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 (WOCNCB)
- Wound Care Nurse Certificate from Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)
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).
- BSN required.
Notes:
- Must be available to work on the weekends.
Other facts
Tech stack
Patient Care,Wound Care,Ostomy Care,Continence Care,Patient Education,Clinical Nursing,Assessment Skills,Communication Skills,Product Evaluation,Teaching Principles,Skin Breakdown Management,Continuum of Care,Intervention Skills,Team Collaboration,Fine Motor Dexterity,Pathophysiology Knowledge
About Kaiser Permanente
Team size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Medical Practices
What you'll do
- The role involves providing follow-up and interventions for patients with ostomies, draining wounds, and related skin issues. It includes patient education, product recommendations, and conducting educational programs for healthcare professionals.
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What does a Wound Ostomy Continence-PD do at Kaiser Permanente?
As a Wound Ostomy Continence-PD at Kaiser Permanente, you will: the role involves providing follow-up and interventions for patients with ostomies, draining wounds, and related skin issues. It includes patient education, product recommendations, and conducting educational programs for healthcare professionals..
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