Wound Ostomy and Continence RN Plastic Surgery

Schedule: M-F 8 - 430 At Childrenu2019s, the regionu2019s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring teamu2014and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. A Brief Overview Provides acute and rehabilitative care for patients with wound, ostomy, and continence care needs. Coordinates professional nursing and individualized, family centered care to patients with skin, wound, or ostomy issues to prevent and manage infections, reduce cost and simplify the workload of the bedside nurse using evidence based strategies for care. Essential Functions + Conducts individualized wound/ostomy specific patient assessments based on consultations received from hospital staff. u2022 Assessment: u25aa Maintains expert knowledge in wound vac dressing changes and management of wound/ostomy care. u25aa Assists staff in recognizing Stage I and Suspected Deep Tissue Injuries u25aa Collects and documents data related to patientu2019s individualized care. u25aa Demonstrates wound/ostomy specific competency in assessment of patients by the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient needs, and understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients. u25aa Assesses patient/family need for education and uses an individualized approach in delivery style. u25aa Assesses family expectations for, and involvement in the assessment and continuous care or treatment of the patient. u25aa Identifies nursing diagnoses, collaborative problems, and/or protocols for each patient, based on assessment. u25aa Assess and interprets patient data upon receipt of consultation. u2022 Reassessment: u25aa Performs reassessment based on team standards, CPGu2019s/NDu2019s, protocols and changes in patient condition. Communicates changes to appropriate persons (MD, Management, family) as indicated. u25aa Adjusts plan of care and treatment based on reassessment findings. + Implements and evaluates nursing actions in accordance with the individualized patient/family plan of care and patient condition/needs. u2022 Oversees that the nursing and interdisciplinary plan of care/goals includes skin, wound and ostomy care. u2022 Incorporates critical thinking into the delivery of clinical skills and in analyzing patient response to treatments. u2022 Demonstrates clinical competence in interventions for skin, wound and ostomy care. u2022 Provides and/or coordinates with other disciplines patient/family education according to identified care needs, considering assessment of patient/familyu2019s readiness to learn. + Documentation reflects accurate assessment/evaluation, modification, and patientu2019s response to therapy, changes in condition, and therapeutic interventions/procedures. + Develops wound/ostomy educational materials for health care team, patient and family: u2022 Develop and revise clinical pathways for wound care. u2022 Revise teaching sheets, policies, and CPGu2019s related to skin integrity, wounds, wound vacs and ostomies. u2022 Provide educational materials for patients and staff in regards to common skin, wound and ostomy problems. u2022 Provide educational offerings/presentations for staff regarding skin, wound, and ostomy care. u2022 Revise the wound and ostomy formularies to assure the organization is providing excellence in wound and ostomy care in the most cost effective manner + Provides leadership in the monitoring of prevalence and incidence of pressure ulcers within the organization. + Develops, enters data, and compiles reports from skin, wound, ostomy data base. + Promotes pediatric research by implementing research findings into practice. + Accepts assignments to share/teach knowledge and provide clinical support. Education Qualifications + Bachelor's Degree From an accredited college or university in nursing Required Experience Qualifications + Minimum 3 years of experience in nursing required, preferably in pediatrics Required Skills and Abilities + Must be able to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature, without loss of efficiency or composure, and be able to perform under stressful conditions when confronted with multiple requests, demonstrating prioritizing skills. + Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with multiple disciplines. + Legible handwriting skills. + Ability to be self-directed, with minimum supervision, and detail oriented. Licenses and Certifications + RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Required and + Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association Required and + PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required and + CWOCN - Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse within 1 Year Required Childrenu2019s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career At Childrenu2019s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child INDNUR At Childrenu2019s Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the stateu2019s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, we provide comprehensive, holistic care to our patients and familiesu2014from primary and specialty care to behavioral health services and everything in between. Dedicated to a People First culture, we foster an environment with joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning and growth. Turn your passion into purpose and make a difference where it matters most. Requisition ID : 23764

Created: 2026-03-07