PURPOSE OF POSITION

The primary purpose of the Skin Team Nurse is to provide clinical support and coordination of patient care, provide patient and family teaching and work cooperatively with the multidisciplinary care team in maintaining standards of care within the framework of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. The Skin Team Nurse provides current evidence-based practice in relation to skin, wound and ostomy needs of patients at Aultman Hospital.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

Coordinate the skin and ostomy care of patients under the direct supervision of the Unit Director of Skin team in collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team. Assist in Aultman’s quarterly skin prevalence audit, collect data and report findings. Provide organizational education, develop/revise policy and procedure of current skin related evidence-based practice. Participates in staff and management meetings as they relate to QI/PI activities.

 

Obtains pertinent patient information including vital signs, assessment/measuring of various wound types, patient’s medical/surgical history, and changes to medication regimen. Provides appropriate documentation in the patient’s chart/EMR (electronic medical record). E.g. Treatment charting, patient history/medication history, assessment and recommendations of care. Ability to provide application of various wound care products/dressings/equipment. Notifies physician immediately of abnormal test results, and complications that may arise with a patient’s wound. Reinforces/facilitates patient education appropriate to the individual patient’s needs. Ability to assist physician with preparations for various procedures, but not limited to e.g. Skin substitute application, debridement, wound cultures, and cleansing of the wound bed prior to treatment. Ability to apply ordered topical medications prior to treatment. Follows universal precautions and adhere to infection control policy/procedures. Serve as a member of Aultman’s health care team that provides quality care to patients and maintain good working relationship with physicians and other members of the health care team. Performs other duties as assigned by the Skin Team Unit Director Participates in continuing education and professional growth. Attends staff meeting Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, nursing, medical, and clerical policies and procedures. Adheres to the standards and policies of Aultman Health Foundation. Portrays professional image: follow dress code; communicates with internal and external customers in a professional manner, including appropriate verbal and written grammar. Promotes and demonstrates professional standards to enhance the development of the department including: Performs all job functions in an independent manner Recognizes and performs job functions with little or no supervision Demonstrates strong organizational skills Responds positively to change in workflow as needed Offers assistance to co-workers Maintains flexibility to meet department needs, including adjusting work hours Consistently completes assigned work in required time frame; completes other duties as needed Collaborates and cooperates with co-workers, supervisors, etc., creating a productive working relationship throughout the organization. Actively seeks and pursues opportunities to contribute and demonstrates desire for learning Practices Ethical Conduct: Demonstrates honesty and integrity in all functions and relationships Maintains Aultman standards of confidentiality, including HIPAA privacy guidelines Complies with policies and procedures at all times Meets acceptable attendance and punctuality expectations (Excluding FMLA)

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent to this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.  AultCare is an Affirmative Action employer.

   

Job Requirements

 

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing – Education level must be at least at the level of education required for a Registered Nurse (RN) Current licensure to practice as a nurse in the State of Ohio; BLS certification Must obtain and maintain WCC (Wound Care Certified) certification within 18 months of hire. Must obtain and maintain Ostomy Certification within 18 months of hire. Demonstrates proficiency in nursing knowledge and skills Demonstrate commitment to the delivery of ethical nursing practice, as defined by the ANA Code of Ethics Demonstrates ability to deliver evidence-based nursing care according to national and specialty practice guidelines and current nursing research Demonstrates ability to practice and collaborate with other disciplines

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Various start times: 8-hour shifts, Mon.-Friday. or hours as required by the job. Potential weekend call rotation. Works collaboratively with Wound Care physicians, referring physicians and other disciplines. Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day. Sitting/standing/moving/ lifting about during working hours 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM

 

PURPOSE:  To identify specific functions, job requirements, and work environmental factors that could affect job performance.

 

Check all factors that are present as essential job requirements and check whether the factor is performed.

 

O = Occasionally = 0- 33% of the work shift or   0- 32   repetitions.

F = Frequently = 34-66% of the work shift or 32-200+ repetitions.             

C = Constantly = 67-100% of the work shift or 200+ repetitions.

N = Not essential job requirement.

 

F              Standing

F              Sitting

F              Walking

F              Lifting (>10 pounds)

O             Carrying (>10 pounds)

O             Pushing (>10 pounds)

N             Climbing

F              Stooping/Bending

F           Twisting/Turning

F              Kneeling/Squatting

O             Crawling

F              Reaching Up/Reaching Forward

 

Additional information concerning physical requirements for the position:

Ability to perform patient care responsibilities as required.

 

HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY: 1-tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.