Wound Ostomy Nurse

• Overview As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education.
• Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect.
• University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.
• EO/AA This position is responsible for providing comprehensive direct care for patients with abdominal ostomies, complex wounds, fistulas, pressure ulcers and skin integrity problems.
• This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.
• Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience.
• Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions Provides comprehensive direct care for patients with abdominal ostomies, complex wounds, fistulas, pressure ulcers and skin integrity problems. Pre-operative counseling and stoma marking for patients undergoing ostomy surgery. Ensures coordination and continuity of patient care for patients with ostomy, complex wounds, fistulas, pressure ulcers and skin integrity problems. Provides education to patient/family regarding ostomy and wound self-care management. Participates in discharge planning for wound and ostomy patients. Evaluates new and current products related to job. Clinical preceptor for new RN's as requested. Provides educational programs for clinical staff in wound and or ostomy care as requested. At the discretion of department operational and patient care needs, this position is required to work rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the staffing and patient care demands of a 24/7 complex health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is considered an essential function of the role. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above. Ability to provide care to the population served. Ability to work independently with self-motivation. Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills. Ability to multi-task. Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment. Ability to display mental and emotional stamina in situations dealing with death, multiple patients, family members, etc. Demonstrated ability to function calmly and competently in high stress situations. Ability to deal with the hazards involved in assessing and providing care to patients. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.