UnityPoint Health

The Wound and Ostomy nurse's role is also to support the Patient Care Facilitators (PCF) and nursing staff in caring for clients with these types of conditions.. The Program Coordinator represents Unity Point Health Des Moines as a professional nurse in the roles of: consultant, educator, researcher, patient advocate and care-giver.. The successful nurse will facilitate the seamless continuum of care with careful direction of staff and appropriate connections with outside agencies.. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.. RN with a Bachelor's degree or higher with a major in nursing or RN with a bachelors in another field required.

nurse coordinator

Overview The Wound and Ostomy Nursing Department provides consultation for the care of patients at Unity Point Health Des Moines with select disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems, including patients with abdominal stomas, wounds, fistulas, drains, pressure sores, and incontinence. The Wound and Ostomy nurse's role is also to support the Patient Care Facilitators (PCF) and nursing staff in caring for clients with these types of conditions. The department is also focused on prevention of hospital acquired pressure ulcers. The Program Coordinator represents Unity Point Health Des Moines as a professional nurse in the roles of: consultant, educator, researcher, patient advocate and care-giver. The WOC nurse will work in a fast paced environment on a multi-disciplinary team that is highly patient focused and dedicated to delivering the best outcomes for patients. The successful nurse will facilitate the seamless continuum of care with careful direction of staff and appropriate connections with outside agencies. Successful accomplishment will contribute directly to overall Health Systems goal of improving the health of the community through healing, caring and teaching. Why UnityPoint Health? <ul> <li>Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. </li><li>Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. </li><li>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. </li><li>Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. </li><li>Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. </li></ul> Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ Responsibilities Clinical Excellence/Consultant * Participates in orientation of new staff, acts as a resource, supports preceptors and residency programs and identifies opportunities for staff development for new oriented as well as all team members. * Integrates the UnityPoint Health Des Moines Nursing Expectations of Performance in all aspects of care delivery and professional practice. * Participate and coordinate the hospital acquired pressure ulcer program and prevalence and incidence survey and data collection. * Demonstrates critical thinking and leadership in the anticipation and planning for the care of the patient. * Identify areas of improvement for promoting both quality and cost effective patient care. * Demonstrates creativity and innovation in the approach to complex problem solving. * Participate and lead hospital wide initiatives/projects. * Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other's views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests. * Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare team members within their scope of practice and holds them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care. Patient Care/Education * Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations. * Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. * Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care. * Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team. * Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient's care. * Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care. * Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's and their families' age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. Qualifications Education: RN with a Bachelor's degree or higher with a major in nursing or RN with a bachelors in another field required. One year of recent (within the past 5 years) clinical experience as an RN; evidence of nurse refresher course within the past 5 years is acceptable. Completion of Wound Ostomy Nurse Education Program and successful completion of CWOCN or CWON certification exam within 1 year of hire. Preferred certified as CWOCN or CWON. Experience: One to two years of medical/surgical experience in a clinical or managerial role. Competence and skill in the practice of nursing. Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and leadership ability. Ability to prioritize workload and utilize organizational skills. License(s)/Certification(s): Current Iowa license to practice as an RN. BCLS Certification. Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Read, writes, speaks fluent English. Computer knowledge recommended. <ul> <li>Area of Interest: Nursing; </li><li>FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0; </li><li>Department: Wound & Ostomy Care- Meth; </li><li>Shift: Exempt - 8:00a-4:30p, Mon-Fri, no weekends; </li><li>Job ID: 144067; </li></ul>

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