- Schedule/Shift/Hours: PRN - (As Needed) - Days - 10 Hour Shifts
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.
Responsibilities:
- 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
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:
- 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
Working Conditions:
- 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
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 position, please complete an EPIC Fast Track Attestation.
- If an advanced background check with Health and Welfare is required for your role and you have not completed one previously, you will need to complete the process before your transfer date.
Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. We value investing in our employees and look forward to supporting you to find a position that best meets your needs, passions, and goals!
Apply today! Please contact Amber or Rebekah by calling us at 208-625-4587 or emailing internalrecruitment@kh.org. You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.
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