Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse New

RN - Wound Care Nurse

Location: Flagstaff, AZ 86004

6 Months Contract

Rate: $44/Hour on W2 (Without Benefits)

Schedule:

Options: 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm or 8am-5pm.

- 8hrs Monday- Friday- No weekends.

Requirements:

1.COVID Vaccines Card

2.Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

3.Hepatitis B vaccination or declination of offered vaccine

4. CPR/BLS Card

5. TB Skin Test: 2 Step

6. License/Certification for Position: RN

Job Description:

Position Description

Duties: -Perform wound assessments, reassessments and management for all patients and per policies and procedures

-Develops skin care programs to prevent skin breakdown of residents

-Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to manage residents with draining wounds, fistulae and/or tubes; wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinence

-Revise plan of care as indicated by the resident's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan for effectiveness

-Assesses and reassesses pain

-Utilize appropriate pain management techniques and educate residents and family regarding pain management

-Serves as a resource to nursing and other facility staff by providing in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinence

-Communicates appropriately and clearly to nursing staff and Physicians

-Provides in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care and Incontinence for the nursing staff as necessary

-Communicate appropriately and clearly to nursing staff and physicians

-Consults other healthcare professionals as appropriate to provide interdisciplinary approach to the resident's needs

-Ensure that documentation meets current standards and practices

-Attend training and continuing education classes in the areas of wound prevention, wound management and ostomies and stays current with changes, new advances/treatment in wound care

Requirements:

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Arizona
• Certification as a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (CWOCN or Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN)
• Must be able to obtain and retain a fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Current CPR card that was obtained by physical assessment

Selective Preferences: Experience in a skilled nursing facility/long term care environment