Preferred: BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program.
Required: Clinical nursing experience with acute wound care.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential
The nurse's practice is guided by the Code of Ethics. Professional behavior including interactions with co-workers. Displays our values; treats everyone respectfully. Identifies high risk patients and initiates intervention of ancillary department:
Decisions and actions on behalf of patients/residents are determined in an ethical manner.
Maintains patient confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters.
Acts as a patient/resident advocate and assists patients/residents in developing skills so they can advocate for themselves.
Delivers care in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights.
Utilizes nursing process - assessed via direct observation, peer reviews, audits, documentation:
Assessment-successful completion of Physical Assessment validation.
Diagnosis
Planning
Outcome identification
Implementation
Evaluation.
The nurse uses the results of quality of care/performance improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice:
Collects clinical data to monitor quality and effectiveness of nursing care.
Identifies aspects of care that are important for quality monitoring and formulates recommendations to improve nursing practice or patient/resident outcomes.
Assists in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and practice guidelines to improve quality of care and nursing practice.
Participates on interdisciplinary teams that evaluate clinical practice or health services relating to patient/resident care.
Participates in QI studies: involved in task force or committee. Implements suggestions for improving outcomes per unit study results. Independently identifies problematic areas and recommends problem solving. Shares findings of studies, audits with others. Seeks improvement independently.
Collaborates and communicates with the patient/resident, family, and other health care providers. Utilizes peer review and observation. Monitors documentation for appropriate referrals:
Formulates the plan of care and involves patient/residents in decisions related to care and the delivery services.
Makes referrals, including provisions for continuity of care, as needed.
Is a primary clinical expert and resource for patients with complex wounds, or ostomy care issues, along with incontinence issues.
Manages and prioritizes orders to ensure the service is provided to patients with the greatest need first to maximize quality of care, and minimize length of stay.
Ensures collaboration between staff, physicians, other disciplines and departments involved in the care of the patient. Keeps lines of communication open.
Provides staff with support, guidance, and educations regarding wound/ostomy/incontinence care and alerts the Nurse Manager as needed for any remediation issues.
Makes fiscally responsible decisions regarding use of time, supplies, and equipment, and considers the organizational fiscal issues when making decisions regarding treatment pl
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.
It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do - in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.
Benefits Eligible
Not Benefits Eligible
Work Shift
Evening - 12 Hour Shift (United States of America)
Department
6191 Acute Wound Care IP Services
The purpose of this position is to provide expert level nursing care, clinical assessment, and recommendations for the treatment of patients with complex wounds, ostomy, or incontinence issues. The acute wound care nurse works in partnership with other registered nurses, ancillary staff, and physicians to provide education and recommendations for an individualized plan of care for patients who require their specialized training and expertise.
Kaweahhealth · Visalia, CA