What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse position at Axius Technologies Inc.?
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
Salary : $41