Registered Nurse; RN - Wound Care - Fairfield Hospital - PRN

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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Provides safe, competent care for persons with wound, skin and ostomy needs. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates treatment of wound, skin and ostomy patients in collaboration with the healthcare team. Facilitates education/training, planning, organization, and implementation within the hospital. Acts as a resource for hospital staff regarding wound/skin/ostomy care. Participates in performance improvement processes in order to ensure competent nursing care related to wound, skin, and ostomy care.

• Assessment
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  Conducts a thorough, individualized assessment of the person with or at risk of wound/skin ostomy issues. Works with the patient, healthcare team and/or referring physician to identify treatment plans.
• Analysis
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  Accurately and in a timely manner, analyzes the assessment data and establishes or modifies a treatment plan in collaboration with the medical team.
• Planning
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  Accurately and in a timely manner, develops, maintains or modifies plan of care and communicates to the appropriate members of the health care team.
• Implementation
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  Accurately and in a timely manner, implements and monitors skin preservation strategies. Collaborates with other nurses and members of the health care team, delegating delegable nursing duties.
• Evaluation
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  Evaluates the quality and outcomes of current interventions. Documents and communicates response to appropriate members to the healthcare team. Reassesses patient response, revises and makes changes in treatment in collaboration with medical team. Educates the patient, the patient’s family, and other support persons on ulcer prevention and treatment and ostomy care.

• Provide ongoing education to hospital staff related to wound and skin care.
• Assess employee competency on assigned units and develop competency assessment plans related to wounds, skin and ostomy care.
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of regional education programs, orientation related to wound, skin and ostomy care.
• Identify needs for patient education. Facilitate the development and availability of patient educational material.
• Provide quarterly Pressure Ulcer and Skin assessment for the hospital.
• Conduct a learning needs assessment to determine educational needs annually and as needed.
• Actively participate in performance improvement.

• Assist staff in meeting professional and departmental standards of care, organizational policies and procedures utilizing feedback and coaching to enhance quality of care.
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures.
• Participate in local and regional Wound Care committee.
• Identify and participate in the performance improvement process.

2-year / Associate’s Degree with ability to obtain BSN within 3 years of hire.

4-year / Bachelor’s Degree.

RN licensed in Ohio.

WOCN certification.

2 years of RN experience.

Must be willing to obtain WOCN certification within 2 years of employment.

Strongly prefer 3 years of nursing experience in an acute care setting.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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