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RN - Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Registered Nurse

Job Summary

We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.

Job Duties

The Certified Wound Ostomy Continence RN assesses plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing interventions to meet the needs of the patient with disorders of the integumentary system including wounds, pressure ulcers, ostomies, and continence disorders. Prepares the patient and/or family for home care following discharge. Consults with patient's physician in planning and with Care Management regarding support at home as indicated.

This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; days. A Bachelor's Degree (does not have to be a BSN) is required. RN license is required (PA or Multistate). 2 years clinical/RN work history is required; wound or inpatient experience is strongly preferred.

Geisinger will provide financial support to attend program to become Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Board Certified- required to be certified within 2 years

Job Duties:

• Provides direct patient care to patients with disorders of the integumentary system including wounds, ostomies, and continence disorders.
• Completes assessments as established by scope of practice.
• Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
• Functions as the expert clinician in assessing, planning, intervening and evaluating the care of the patient wound, ostomy, continence disorders as well as pressure ulcer treatment and prevention.
• Plans patient care to reflect realistic, measurable, and obtainable goals, adapting the approach as required.
• Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members and takes action to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Serves as a resource in the development of patient education material.
• Provides outpatient services within the scope of practice.
• Assists in evaluating the suitability of the home environment for return of the patient through discussion with patient, family, and members of the care team.
• Serves in advisory capacity to hospital committees and workgroups regarding best practice standards on wound, ostomy, and continence care.
• Collaborates with leadership and staff and other campuses to determine wound and ostomy needs for patients off-campus and provides consultation and care as assigned.

Benefits of Working at Geisinger:

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members, but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally.

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Position Details

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

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