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Job Requirements Position Summary The Wound/Ostomy nurse, under the direction of the Physician, utilizes knowledge and skills to provide direct age-specific and culturally appropriate patient care through the use of the nursing process based on knowledge of principles of growth and development, serves as a clinical resource, participates in patient and staff education, demonstrates leadership, and serves as a preceptor. The Wound/Ostomy nurse is a registered nurse who has demonstrated expertise, depth of knowledge, competence and skills in the practice of wound and/or ostomy care. Minimum Requirements Education · Graduate of a Registered Nursing Program Experience · 1 year of clinical experience License/Registration/Certifications · South Carolina RN Nursing License · Current CPR certification · Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) within 18 months of employment Preferred Requirements Preferred Experience · 1 year of wound care experience Preferred License/Registration/Certifications · Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) Core Job Responsibilities · Responsibilities include, but are not limited to completing and coordinating patient assessment, providing hands-on expert wound/ostomy care · Measure and record vital signs, takes patient medical history and chief complaint. Record information accurately in the medical chart. · Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies. · Responsible for pick up and distribution of sterile from sterile processing department daily. · Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments. · Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments. · Prepare patient for examination. · Assist the provider with exams and minor office surgery. · Adhere to and practice appropriate infection control policies and procedures. · Screens, manages, and follows up telephone messages from patients, referrals, and pharmacies. · Prepare and send prescriptions electronically per provider’s orders. · Applies dressing and remove sutures as ordered by the provider. · Explains patient’s problems, medications and procedures to patient. · Uses printed handouts, booklets, samples, examples, and videos computer programs as applicable. · Develops and presents educational programs and materials to patients and staff to support competent wound and/or ostomy care. · Apply dressings and wraps as ordered by provider. · Responsible for applying hard cast to patients and following clinical protocol for application to ensure consistency in application. · Responsible for applying soft cast to patients and following clinical protocol for application to ensure consistency in application · Use CPR skills when required. · Dispose of biohazard waste according to state standards. · Maintain OSHA requirements and practice OSHA standards. · Perform accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times. · Other duties as assigned. ·