Wound/Ostomy Nurse Clinician - GI Surgery Full tim

at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Location Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit Northwestern Medical Group
Job REQID 136852
Job Function Clinical Nurse
Shift Day Job (1st)

Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Pay Starting at: $36.50+ per hour based on experience
Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.
Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.
Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.
From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.
Description
The Wound/Ostomy Nurse Clinician (WONC) reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The WONC works within an interprofessional environment that requires exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, clinical, leadership and support services. This role requires the use of nursing skills to perform patient assessments and implement nursing interventions; the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving patient care issues; and coordinate patient education for the population this role serves.
The WONC works collaboratively with the clinical care team to provide specialized patient care while utilizing critical thinking, leveraging therapeutic communication, and building interpersonal relationships. This role strives to improve team effectiveness and system processes to improve patient outcomes across the continuum of care.
The WONC participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the interprofessional team to advance the patient's plan of care and achieve exceptional outcomes. The WONC remains committed to wound and ostomy care from prevention practices to intervention. The WONC contributes to the infrastructure of the Wound/Ostomy program.
Responsibilities:
Provide evidence-based wound/ostomy care for patients
Conduct wound assessments and provide guidance regarding etiology and pressure injury staging
Support the patient care team in wound-related prevention and treatment options
Conduct ostomy markings and assessments for new and established ostomies; provide post-operative care, teaching, and direction for follow-up
Participate in prevalence survey and ongoing surveillance of pressure injuries
Identify trends in nursing practice and establish plan with local leadership team to support quality patient care with pressure injury prevention
Collect and analyze pressure injury data, identify expected outcomes, and provide input on the development and implementation of an individualized plan of care
Coordinate care delivery and evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes
Perform a comprehensive assessment of patient needs utilizing the nursing process when appropriate and based on findings, seek solutions and offer recommendations to the interprofessional team
Identify and define abnormalities detected in assessments and procedures, and take appropriate remedial action.
Collaborate with clinical and support services and outside agencies or facilities in order to coordinate appropriate patient care
Triage incoming telephone calls using clinical assessment skills and service standards
Serve as a resource for staff and physicians for problem solving and decision-making. Maintain a... For full info follow application link.

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