Wound Care Registered Nurse - Austin, United States - St. David's North Austin Medical Center

St. David's North Austin Medical Center

Verified Company

Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Introduction:

Benefits:

St.

David's North Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.

The available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, longterm care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long

- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employeeonly coverage to fulltime and parttime colleagues based on income.

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_ Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

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Unlock your potential at St. David's North Austin Medical Center

Job Summary and Qualifications:

Under the direct supervision of the Director and according to hospital policies and procedures, the Enterstomal Therapy/Wound Care Nurse provides direct care for people with fecal and urinary diversions and wound care management.

Acting within the scope of nursing practice, the person in this position will consult with other members of the health care team in the management of acute and chronic wounds, and will be actively involved in the management and prevention of pressure ulcers.

Staff education and policy management is also an integral part of the position.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Utilizes the nursing process, initiates assessment, plans the care of patients with ostomy, draining wounds, fistulas, pressure sores, and incontinence.
Assesses all new ostomy patients for knowledge level/deficit skill level and selfcare potential. Performs stoma sitting, initiate's ostomy and other wound care areas in plans of care; assures adequate discharge planning and followup care.
Assists nursing staff with decision making in clinical situations related to wound and stoma care.
Works with nursing staff and physicians to develop and equipment for patients with ostomy, draining wounds, fistulas, pressure sores, and incontinence.
Evaluates, selects and recommends supplies and equipment for patients with ostomy, draining wounds, fistulas, pressure sores, and incontinence.
Evaluates and approves patients for appropriate pressure reducing mattresses in a timely and costeffective manner.
Develops and monitors standards of care and assists in the formulation and evaluation of procedure, protocols, and policies related to his/her area of expertise.
Plans, develops, and/or coordinates education for patients, families, and nursing students.
Identifies educational needs of patients and/or families concerning alterations in health, the disease processes the hospital plan of care or discharge plan as they relate to wound/ostomy care.
Orients new nursing personnel and selected nursing students to the role of Enterstomal/Wound Care Nurse.
Provides inservice educational programs regularly to nurses, physicians, and other health care members.
Engages in research projects when appropriate.
Keeps current in his/her area of expertise by participating in professional programs and organizations.
Serves as consultant to patients, families, nursing staff, physicians and other health care team members

Attends patient care conferences and staff meeting as appropriate health care team members.
Develops a participatory relationship with the Product Evaluation committee to assure availability of products necessary to wound/Enterstomal care.
Maintains current policies for Enterstomal and wound c