Registered Nurse II- Wound Care

Job Description Summary

Under limited supervision, the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOCN) provides an in-depth plan of care to patients of all ages (neonate to adult) with wounds, ostomies, or continence issues, throughout inpatient units across the division. The role coordinates nursing management and collaborates with other health care providers to implement progressive changes. This position updates clinical practice based on current research and changes in the age and level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of the patient's family.

Required:

Ability to work in close collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and other health disciplines. Knowledge of consultative and operational processes.

Ability to travel between MUSC Downtown, MUSC Northeast, and MUSC Kershaw several times a week for consults and weekly assessments.

Ability to assess, monitor, and treat different types of wounds weekly at all three of the Midland's campuses.

May be required to assist with ostomy training and education in the MUSC doctor's office.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000944 COL - Wound Care - IP (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Entity/Organization:  MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

Hours Per Week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:  8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. No weekends, no holidays, no call.

Job Summary /

Purpose:

 Under limited supervision, the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOCN) provides an in-depth plan of care to patients of all ages (neonate to adult) with wounds, ostomies, or continence issues, throughout inpatient units across the division. The role coordinates nursing management and collaborates with other health care providers to implement progressive changes. This position updates clinical practice based on current research and changes in the age and level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of the patient's family.

Required:

Ability to work in close collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and other health disciplines. Knowledge of consultative and operational processes.

Ability to travel between MUSC Downtown, MUSC Northeast, and MUSC Kershaw several times a week for consults and weekly assessments.

Ability to assess, monitor, and treat different types of wounds weekly at all three of the Midland's campuses.

May be required to assist with ostomy training and education in the MUSC doctor's office.

Minimum Training and

Education:

  Associate's Degree in Nursing. Bachelor's degree preferred. Current WOCNB, Wound and Ostomy (CWON), or Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOCN) certification with additional Continence and Foot Care Certification (CFCN) preferred. Wound and Ostomy Certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:  Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state, and a minimum of three years of applied related clinical work experience. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) also required for most nursing areas within the hospital.

Physical and Mental Requirements:  Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.

(Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations.…