Wound Ostomy Care Nurse; Level 1-3

Position Title

Wound Ostomy Care Nurse (Level 1-3)

Wound Care

An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) I works under general supervision, providing the highest quality of care to patients in a hospital setting with health problems ranging from simple to complex. They model the OU Health Way, as evidenced in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health’s core values: putting patients first, pursuing relentless excellence, showing integrity, seeking inclusion for all staff and patients, always learning, and valuing teamwork.

RN I represents the nurse who is a novice or an advanced beginner advancing to competent. While advancing from novice to competent, the nurse relies on rules rather than principles which are independent of specific situations. The advanced beginner may have enough real experience to begin to formulate principles.

• Align behaviors with OU Health values and maintain nursing professional practice standards.
• Assume responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, noting all changes in physician order on assigned patients.
• Assist physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
• Obtain and monitor physiological data of patients, observe the physiological manifestations of patients, and intervene when necessary.
• Administer medication as prescribed.
• Initiate, regulate, and monitor intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Deliver patient care safely and competently.
• Resolve patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
• Inform patient and family of hospital procedures, share care plan during the time of care and at the time of discharge.
• Make referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Foster a growth mindset through seeking mentorship, remaining open to coaching and feedback, and maintaining professional certification(s)/licensure in order to perpetually develop and uphold the skills required for proficiency within the nursing profession.
• Develop a professional career plan and establish personal, performance goals in alignment with enterprise-wide metrics, frequently measuring progress with department leadership.
• Foster an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Health’s winning aspiration.
• Delegate tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Level I:

• Education:
  
  Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Experience:
  
  0-3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.
• License/Certification/Registration:
  Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC));
  Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.

Level II:

• Education:
  
  Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Experience:
  
  3-5 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.
• License/Certification/Registration:
  Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC));
  Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.

Level III:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required;
  Master's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse required.
• License/Certification/Registration:
  Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC));
  Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire;
  Specialty certification(s) preferred.

• Knowledge of basic professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
• Ability to maintain civility and good working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Skilled in computer applications designed to ensure quality and safety measures for patients.
• Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest.
• Ability to engage and manage conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
• Ability to maintain compliance accreditation with local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
• Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.

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