Responsible for the development of wound and/or ostomy plan of care for patients and provides ongoing management as needed. Collaborates with patient's family and caregivers by establishing strong partnerships dedicated to optimal care. The Wound Care and Ostomy Specialist facilitates the delivery of optimal patient care by the healthcare team through delegation, facilitation, collaboration, critical thinking and prioritization. Accountable for the management of care and the care environment by ensuring effective communication through all members of the healthcare team. Independently plans and provides excellent professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders, established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, American Nurses Association Standards of Clinical Practice, Indiana Nurse Practice Act, and the ANA Code of Ethics.
Education
Must obtain Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within three years of employment or will not be eligible to continue in the role. Coursework is completed outside of work hours. Nurses with an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), hired/rehired or transferred from a non-nursing position prior to 12/1/17 are grandfathered into the role and not required to obtain BSN.
Licensure/Certification
Must have current RN licensure. Wound Care and Ostomy Certification required; or must obtain within 2 year of hiring into the position. WOCN preferred.
Addendums are required for 0153 Nurse Leader, 0249 Registry RN, 0252 Registered Nurse, 0235 Advanced Registered Nurse, and 0236 Expert Registered Nurse. To view addendums, go to the job description page on Parkview's intranet.
Experience
Minimum 3 years clinical experience, preferably surgical nursing.
Other Qualifications
Must have good computer, verbal and written communication skills.
Be your best. Be a Parkview nurse.
You wanted to help others, so you chose a career in nursing. Now choose the health system that can help you be your best - Parkview. We're the healthcare leader in northeast Indiana, with 10 hospitals, Magnet status and everything you need to launch or grow a great career in nursing. Our team, comprised of over 13,000 co-workers, is dedicated to improving the health and inspiring the well-being of individuals and families in communities throughout northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio.
Great compensation and benefits.
At Parkview, we provide a Total Rewards program that includes great compensation and benefits, a work/life balance and learning opportunities to enhance your career and personal life.
Compensation - Great compensation package, sign-on bonus (Up to $40,000 for critical needs areas), relocation bonus
Benefits - Competitive benefit discounts and plan flexibility through Signature Care PPO network, Parkview Employee Assistance Program, Parkview Workplace Wellness
Tuition Assistance - If you want to go back to school, whether for personal or professional reasons, Parkview wants to help. We offer tuition assistance to any eligible co-worker after just six months of continuous employment with Parkview.
Student Loan Payback Program - Have large student loans to pay back? As a Parkview nurse, you're eligible to receive student loan payback dollars from Parkview.
Nursing Residency Program - At Parkview we offer an environment focused on personal and professional growth, while supporting our nurses as they transition from student to professional nurse. Our Nurse Residency Program is designed to give you the confidence and skills you need to grow a successful career, providing excellent care to every person, every day.
Creative employment opportunities.
Parkview Travel Program - We understand there are many seasons in life, and your career should reflect your desire to grow when and where it's right for you. That's why our Travel RN program offers assignments lasting three to nine months, giving you the opportunity to expand your career while also providing the flexibility you desire.
Parkview RN Hotel Program - We know the thought of relocating to a new community can be a hard decision. Parkview offers lodging assistance to RNs who live over 50 mile from their Parkview hospital location - allowing you to see what it's like to be part of our team before relocating to northeast Indiana.
A culture that just feels right.
At Parkview, we are known for our quality of care, innovation and collaboration among all care team members. Our culture can be seen and felt when walking through our front door and continues into the clinical care areas and administrative offices. Our nurses and leadership display shared values, friendliness, genuine compassion and a dedication to providing excellent care to every person, every day. But this caring continues beyond our doors as well. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit health system, Parkview also gives back to the community. Each year, we sponsor numerous outreach initiatives to address the health priorities of our region. Because at Parkview, we believe in better - not just for patients, but for the entire community.