Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse

About Shepherd Center   With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by  U.S. News  as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again. Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers , strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have ke pt over 1 2% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years .     The Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse has the authority, responsibility, and accountability for Center oversight of ostomy and wound care through nurse licensure, certification and experience in this specialty. This role functions as a consultant for patients with complex wounds, fistulas, draining wounds, and skin problems related to fecal and urinary incontinence. In this role, the RN coordinates and implements the skin, wound, and ostomy program for the Shepherd Center. This role interacts with and contributes to the professional development and image of all unit staff practicing in a Shared Governance model of nursing practice. Job Responsibilities: Develops and provides ongoing evaluation for an effective house-wide wound ostomy program. Participates in the education of patient, family and staff related to wound and ostomy care and prevention of skin problems. Collaborates with appropriate resources to update urology standards and demonstrate current knowledge of their specialty. Ensures that the ANA scope and standards of practice and the code of ethics for nurses are the foundation for nursing practice.  Promotes high quality care, outcomes, nursing research, and evidence based practice and contributes to building and maintaining a strong environment that facilitates collaboration to achieve quality outcomes. Utilizes a consistent, patient-focused care approach to meet patient needs and demonstrates initiatives to utilize a holistic approach to identify patient needs. Utilizes analytical skills and advanced assessment skills necessary to assess a patient’s condition and utilize that data through the nursing process and clinical judgement to provide comprehensive care. Collaborates and supports the plan of care as established by the interdisciplinary team and prescribes interventions to attain the expected outcomes. Evaluates…