Registered Nurse Comm Health Full Time Days MTB

Up to $15,000 Sign-On bonus for experienced Registered Nurse / RN

Summary

Under minimal supervision, facilitates skin and wound care activities at the facility level. Coordinates patient care with clinical nursing and hospital leadership. Has the authority, responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating wound, ostomy, and continence care throughout the hospital. Functions as a consultant and provides direct patient care and education to selected patients. Provides for staff development in areas of expertise. Responsible for product recommendations in areas of expertise.

Maintains records and statistics reflecting role performance; participates in hospital wide committees and projects as indicated. Participates in call schedule to ensure appropriate WON coverage for the five BHS inpatient facilities, as needed. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing for Registered Nurse. Bachelors Degree in any field. Graduate of WOCN-accredited WOC or Enterostomal Therapy Nursing Education Program in the United States for Wound and Ostomy
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Masters Degree from an accredited school. Graduate of Nursing Education Program in the United States for Continence
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year current clinical nursing in acute care setting
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 5 years as a CWOCN
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse;
Board Certified Wound, Ostomy Nurse (CWON)
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Board Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse (CWOCN
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

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