Wound and Ostomy Care Nurse
McLeod Health
Wound and Ostomy Care Nurse
McLeod Health
Regional not-for-profit healthcare system
Essential Functions
Serves as primary educator for all patients undergoing ostomy surgery. Assess ostomy patients returning to the hospital regarding: (a) at-home management of ostomy; (b) knowledge level regarding ostomy care; (c) problems in ostomy management of psychosocial rehabilitation.
Provides consultation and direct assistance to nursing staff in the management of patients with altered skin integrity secondary to drainage or pressure necrosis. Assists staff in maintaining current knowledge and competence in the areas of ostomy care, draining wound management, and skin care. Helps with analysis of stock items and mattresses and makes recommendations to supply chain regarding equipment for ostomy, wound, and skin care. Participates in the data collection for research studies involving pressure sores, incontinence and ostomy diversions.
Required Education/Experience
Regional not-for-profit healthcare system
McLeod Health runs a regional, not-for-profit health system with hospitals, clinics, and related care in Northeast South Carolina and Southeast North Carolina. It provides inpatient and outpatient services across acute beds, emergency and urgent care, neonatal care, behavioral health, hospice, home health, cancer care, and advanced surgical suites in 30 operating rooms. It distinguishes itself as locally owned and community-focused, with a broad network of facilities that coordinate care across towns rather than operating as a for-profit chain. Its goal is to improve community health by expanding access to comprehensive, coordinated care using advanced facilities and services.
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