RN Wound and Ostomy Care

RN Wound and Ostomy Care Internal Only Department Only

• Facility Kootenai Health
• Department Nursing - Wound Therapy
• Schedule/Shift/Hours Part Time - Days - 10 Hour Shifts

Position Summary

Aids and educates hospital staff and physicians in the care of patients with ostomy’s, wound care, draining wounds, surgical wounds, fistulae, incontinence, and potential or actual tissue trauma.

• Plans, assesses, and promotes enterostomal patient education needs and care in accordance with hospital policies and by developing and updating programs
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures
• May lead and direct the work of others
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

• Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program required
• Licensed RN with a minimum 3 years’ patient-facing RN experience at time of hire, ADN or diploma required; BSN or higher preferred
• All non-BSN RN’s with less than 3 years’ patient-facing RN experience at time of hire are required to be enrolled in a baccalaureate (or higher) degree program in nursing within 1 year of employment, with completion within 3 years of hire
• Graduate of formal wound, ostomy and continence nursing program preferred
• At least one year of experience in medical/surgical nursing with nursing assessment skills and knowledge of bowel function and anatomy required
• State of Idaho Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the "multistate privilege to practice" compact with Idaho
• Basic knowledge of ostomy, skin, and fistula care
• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation
• Current Wound Ostomy and Continence Certification (WOCN) preferred

• Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs
• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing heavy stretchers and other equipment
• Frequent moving, transferring and positioning of patients with and/or without assistance

Continue your career with Kootenai Health!

At Kootenai Health, you can continue learning, growing, and advancing. With 397 beds licensed on the main campus, two critical access hospitals, and more than 50 clinics, we offer an almost endless array of meaningful opportunities. Our Internal Recruiters are dedicated to providing personalized service to our team members. They are available to answer internal mobility questions and assist you in navigating options to transition and expand your career and skills.

If you’re interested in learning more about other roles, inquiring about the internal hiring process, or better understanding career pathways opportunities, please contact the Internal Recruitment team. We look forward to assisting you in finding a position that meets your lifestyle, goals, talents, and current and future skills.

What to Expect after you transfer:

• If you change your title or department, you will receive a new badge. Badges are printed and available in Security on the Wednesday of the week following your transfer.
• Your benefits may change if your position status (FT, PT, or PRN) has been updated. Please talk with your Recruiter if you have any questions about your status and benefits.
• Those with a primary position as a PRN will receive per diem pay. Per Diem rates are tiered depending on number of years of employment.
• If you are moving into a new role, HR will provide you with a new job description to review and sign. HR will also request documentation for any new requirements for your position, including experience, education, licensure, certification, etc.
• If EPIC training is required for your role and you have not completed the required module for your…