Enterostomal Therapist RN

Summary

This position educates and manages on an inpatient/outpatient basis a select group of patients, often times working with other professionals. Works toward patient rehab using a holistic approach to maximize patient potential in order to return them as a functional member of society. Teaches these specialized skills to physicians, other nurses and students to promote quality patient care.

Responsibilities

(40%)* Assesses patient care needs of ostomates, draining wounds, fistulas, pressure ulcers and skin care associated with incontinence.

(40%)* Establishes and implements plan of care. Evaluates and reevaluates, making changes individualized to the patient.

(20%)* Collaborates with physicians regarding patient care needs.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Educates patient and caregiver on a one-to-one basis.

Writes new protocol and updates old. Evaluates and updates equipment for ostomates and wounds.

Orients new personnel on ostomy care, skin care and tube care.

Provides in-services and lectures for residents, nursing personnel and students.

Prepares displays and takes slides of wounds for lectures.

Participates in performance improvement, quality and safety initiatives for patient and staff care.

All other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

Credential: RN: Registered Nurse

Equivalent Experience:

Qualification Source: MI

Credential: CWOCN: Wound Ostomy and Continence Nu

Equivalent Experience: Within 24 months of hire or transfer

Qualification Source:

Required Education

Education: Bachelors Degree

Equivalent Experience:

Education Specialization: Nursing

Other Information

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of nursing skills working with ostomies, wounds and fistulas as normally acquired through 2 years experience working in the medical center or similar setting.

Ability to work independently to produce desired results.

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.