RN Wound Care
Bangor, ME
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

RN Wound Care Days

Overview

• Contract RN role in Bangor, Maine.
• Based in a wound care setting with inpatient and outpatient wound/ostomy responsibilities.
• Occasional staffing in the wound center as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Valid RN license in Maine.
• 1 year of wound care experience.
• Wound care experience within the last year.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN.
• CWOCN/CWS.
• 1–3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess wounds and ostomies.
• Perform wound care, including dressing changes and debridement.
• Perform ostomy procedures and provide ostomy care for inpatient and outpatient patients.
• Consult on inpatients for wound/ostomy care and support surfaces as requested by physician or nursing order.
• Serve as a resource/educator for inpatient nursing staff on wound/skin, ostomy, pressure ulcer prevention, and continence issues.
• Educate patients and families in wound/ostomy/skin/incontinence care.
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of patient care and education.
• Manage incontinence issues in patients with urinary and bowel dysfunction.
• Demonstrate knowledge of wound staging systems.
• Use appropriate resources for patient care.
• Collaborate with center and hospital staff to provide effective care.
• Prioritize patient care effectively and efficiently.
• Follow safety practices, including universal precautions and appropriate use of equipment and supplies.
• Manage outpatient ostomy patient scheduling and clinic visits.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of wound care and ostomy products.
• Perform outpatient wound center documentation and wound care as needed.
• Locate emergency devices and verbalize role during emergency situations.
• Assist with performance improvement activities, departmental organization, supply stocking, committee/projects, and other duties as requested.
• Attend and sign off on minutes from 90% of staff meetings.