Sr Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Ostomy & Continence - Full Time

Are you looking for a career that offers both purpose and the opportunity for growth? Parkland Community Health Plan (PCHP) is a proud member of the Parkland Health family.  PCHP is a Medicaid Managed Care Organization servicing Texas Medicaid and CHIP in the Dallas Service Area.  PCHP works to fulfill of our mission by empowering members to live healthier lives.  By joining PCHP, you become part of a team focused on innovation, person-centered care, and fostering stronger communities. As we continue to expand our services, we offer opportunities for you to grow in your career while making a meaningful impact. Join us and work alongside a talented team where healthcare is more than just a job—it’s a passion to serve and improve lives every day.

Primary Purpose

A Registered Nurse (RN) with >

2 years of experience. The RN is a licensed professional who uses the Parkland nursing professional practice model to coordinate patient care delivery, that focuses on a particular patient population(s) / specific health conditions, by the health care team. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses the patient, identifies nursing diagnoses based on responses to health problems, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, and evaluates the patient's response. The RN utilizes knowledge of patient needs and the healthcare environment to assist patients to transition through the healthcare encounter without any preventable complications or delays. The RN delegates interventions to health care personnel based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, each patient's condition and the competencies of the employee.

Minimum Specifications

Education

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN, preferred
• Prefer graduates of a Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Education Program (WOCNEP) accredited by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN).

Experience

Equivalent Education and / or Experience

Certification / Registration / Licensure

Skills or Special Abilities

Responsibilities

1. Provides complex clinical specialty care to patients with wounds and ostomies to include performing and documenting a focused assessment related to the specialty patients needs.

2. Collaborates with the health care team to implement a plan of care and maintains verbal or written communication with the patients team. Communicates the plan of care to the patient, family and primary nursing team.

3. Provides staged teaching plans for patients and families with complex learning needs by providing verbal coaching, return demonstration and written material at correct educational level and in native language where possible. Designs teaching plan to be reinforced by the primary nurse whenever possible.

4. Works with case management and primary team to promote discharge planning with appropriate specialty supplies and home care when appropriate.

5. Serves as the resident expert regarding the specialty supply formularies for wound, ostomy and continence supplies and function as a clinical expert in the management of patients on pressure reducing specialty beds and mattresses.

6. Serves as a clinical resource to health care providers regarding wound, ostomy and continence issues with patients to include providing educational lectures as needed for new nursing and medical residents. Serves as a preceptor and mentor to students at all levels and across multiple disciplines.

7. Identifies areas of education needs among peers and other health care providers and develops educational programs to address these needs. Prepares and conducts an in-service educational program for the assigned department, at least once per year.

8. Participates in the development of hospital policy and practices related to wound ostomy continence specialty area. Develops and revise policies and practices related to the Wound Care Service role.

9. Attends multidisciplinary rounds and interdisciplinary committees as assigned

10. Collaborates with other clinical department to improve the patient experience.

11. Maintains and implements knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact or govern nursing practice, and ensures the hospital and Parkland are in compliance. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state / federal laws and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding. Maintains and updates knowledge of sanitation, infection control, safety, supplies, equipment, and appropriate utilization of supplies and materials.

12. Identifies ways to improve work process and improve patient and customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor and implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals and mission of the assigned area and Parkland.

13. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements and trends in nursing practice by attending seminars / workshops, reading professional journals and actively participating in professional organizations. Maintains State of Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse, plus any additional required licensures / certifications. Attends one national or regional wound care conference annually and shares information learned to peers for integration into daily practice.

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