STAFF NURSE - INPATIENT SKIN TEAM in CANTON, Ohio at Aultman Health Foundation

Aultman Hospital

The Aultman Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse that provides direct, primary nursing care to patients/residents. The RN delegates and coordinates patient care, based upon a documented assessment of the patient’s/resident’s needs. The RN supervises the care provided by individuals such as licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians/state tested nursing assistants/nurse aides, medical assistants, and etc., if applicable.

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.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.

• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.

• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.

• Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements.

• Membership in professional nursing organization preferred.

• 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.

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.

• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.

• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.

• Demonstrates effective communication.

• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

• 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.

• RN applies the nursing process of assessment, planning interventions, accurately implements and/or delegates patient care, evaluates that care, and accurately communicates patient information in a timely manner.

• RN is a patient/resident advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort and satisfaction.

• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.

• Demonstrates quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.

• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.

• Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.

• Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.

• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and students.

• Integrates research findings into practice.

• Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.

• 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

• Meal and break times are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage.

• Shifts are scheduled or changed due to the staffing needs of the unit/department based upon volume and acuity.

• Work weekends and holidays as assigned or as applicable based on department needs.

• Cross training depending upon department needs.

• 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.

Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Demands

Frequency

Remarks

Lifting 0-10 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Lifting 10-20 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Lifting 20-35 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Lifting 35-50 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Lifting 50-75 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Lifting 75-100 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Lifting over 100 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Forward Reaching

Frequent 34-65%

Overhead Reaching

Frequent 34-65%

Standing

Continuous 66% of the day

Walking

Continuous 66% of the day

Sitting

Occasional 10-33%

Climbing

Occasional 10-33%

Stairs/Ladder

Occasional 10-33%

Bending/Stooping

Frequent 34-65%

Twisting/Turning

Occasional 10-33%

Kneeling/Squatting

Occasional 10-33%

Crawling

Never

Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Carrying 0-10 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Carrying 10-20 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Carrying 20-35 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Carrying 35-50 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Carrying 50-100 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Carrying over 100 lbs

Never

Grasping/repetitive sustained

Frequent 34-65%

Fine motor coordination

Continuous 66% of the day

Vision: Near/Far/Color

Continuous 66% of the day

Hearing: ordinary conversation/other

Continuous 66% of the day

Sitting

Continuous 66% of the day

Climbing

Occasional 10-33%

Stairs/Ladder

Occasional 10-33%

Twisting/Turning

Occasional 10-33%

Kneeling/Squatting

Occasional 10-33%

Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Carrying 35-50 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Carrying 50-100 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Fine motor coordination

Continuous 66% of the day

Vision: Near/Far/Color

Continuous 66% of the day

Hearing: ordinary conversation/other

Continuous 66% of the day

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. The organization is an EEO/AA Employer Disability/Vet.

The organization will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the organization or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Aultman Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.