Wound Ostomy Continence at Kaiser Permanente

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Wound care, Ostomy care, Continence care, Patient education, Clinical nursing, Registered nurse, Patient assessment, Stoma care, Pressure ulcer management, Communication skills, Basic life support, Pathophysiology knowledge, Teaching principles, Product evaluation

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

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 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) Wound Care Nurse Certificate from Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) Ostomy Care Nurse Certificate from Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) Basic Life Support 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) Preferred Qualifications: Current Board Certification in Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing (CWOCN).

Responsibilities

Provides specialized follow-up and interventions for patients with ostomies, draining wounds, fistulae, and various skin breakdown conditions. Conducts patient education, evaluates care products, and provides training to medical staff on current standards of practice.