RN / Registered Nurse - Enterostomal Therapist - Clinical Care Services - Full Time - Days - ProMedica Toledo Hospital (TH)
Toledo, OH
About the Job
ProMedica Toledo Hospital is one of the largest acute-care facilities in the region. Our 794-bed hospital is staffed by more than 4,800 professional healthcare employees who serve a 27-county area throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. We also have the area’s largest board-certified medical staff, which is made up of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are a must. In addition, for 15 consecutive years, residents of Greater Toledo have named us the Consumer Choice Award winner in our market. In fact, we’re the only hospital in northwest Ohio to receive this honor.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Enterostomal Therapy Nurse using the nursing process, assesses, plans, implements, and
evaluates the wound and ostomy patient, in providing direct patient care. The Enterostomal
Therapy Nurse provides ongoing care collaboration with the patient, family, and other members of
the care team, providing clinical expertise in wound and/or ostomy, considering age specific,
developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs. Responsible for delivering in-depth, comprehensive
direct patient care in complex, multiple problem patient care situations, providing excellent
customer service, care, and a positive patient experience. Serves as a care provider, facilitator and
educator to providers, staff, patients, and families to enhance their knowledge and skills regarding
wound and ostomy care.
SCOPE OF SERVICE
The Enterostomal Therapy Nurse provides nursing care to individuals and groups
which require specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological,
physical, behavioral, social, spiritual/cultural, and nursing sciences. The Enterostomal Therapy
Nurse functions within the full scope of nursing practice as noted by the Board of Nursing of their
designated state for which they are practicing in addition to compliance with any of the hospitals
accrediting bodies.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*
1. Assesses the patient’s current health status through the application of clinical knowledge and
skills obtained through education and experience. Using the nursing process, demonstrates
advanced knowledge, skills, and exercises clinical competence in the acute care setting
including but not limited to assessment, comprehensive wound evaluation, interpretation of
diagnostic data, coordination of patient care, completion of plan of care and all aspects of
patient and family education.
2. Manages multiple priorities of working with a large caseload of complex wound and ostomy
patients in coordination with members of the health care team. Ongoingly reviews the plan
of care for patient response and effectiveness of treatment to promote optimal healing
outcomes.
3. Develops age-appropriate plan of care; responsible for implementation and ongoing
evaluation for patients with ostomies, draining wounds, fistulae, incontinence, and pressure
ulcers.
4. Collaborates with physician, patient/family and other health care team members in planning
the patients care and treatment.
5. Maintains continuity of care by appropriate communication with health care team regarding
plan of care. Evidence is found in written documentation and by verbal feedback.
6. Provides pre-op and post-op instruction concerning all aspects of ostomy management,
counsel’s patient, and family members regarding physical and psychosocial aspects.
Participates in discharge planning beginning on day of admission by identifying level of
discharge needs.
7. Serves as a resource to nursing staff, administration, medical staff, other health care
disciplines and the community in area of expertise.
8. Plans and implements educational programs for patients, families, nursing staff, health care
professionals and community.
9. Actively participates in implementing change to improve work environment, work processes
and/or patient care while supporting and participating in Quality Improvement processes.
10. Participates in orientation of nursing services employees.
11. Actively participates with development of policies, procedures, and standards of care,
collaborating with appropriate staff.
12. Attends selected workshops, conferences, or seminars to expand professional knowledge
and increase clinical skills, utilizing acquired knowledge in clinical setting.
13. Is an active member of their professional and other related nursing organizations.
14. Demonstrates time management skills by meeting timeframes and organizing work
responsibilities.
15. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills through effective written and verbal
communication, positive attitude, and behavior consistent with ProMedica’s mission and
values, and development of professional relationships.
16. Participates in appropriate nursing or hospital committees.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduate of an accredited School/College of Nursing
Skills: Must be able to understand directions, communicate and respond to inquiries; requires
effective interpersonal skills. Must be able to tolerate possible exposure to blood borne pathogens
and body fluids.
Years of Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in nursing; actively practicing
License: Registered Nurse; Must be licensed to practice nursing in the State in which you are hired.
Certification: Current BLS CPR certification. Completion of CWON and/or CWS must be completed
by an accredited program within 3 years of hire; certificate required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: BSN/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Years of Experience: Recommended 2 or more years’ experience providing wound and/or ostomy
care in a medical setting.
License: Dual licensure in Ohio and Michigan
Certification: Preferred completion of CWON and/or CWS. Must be completed by an accredited
program; certificate required. If not currently certified, completion of certification is required
within 3 years of hire.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Personal Protective Equipment: Demonstrate knowledge and use of standard precautions and
PPE.
Physical Demands: Must be able to move about hospital and between workstations; and prolonged
periods of standing. Must be able to move, lift or carry light to heavy patients or equipment
occasionally. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and use of safe patient handling equipment.
Must be able to input and retrieve information from computer.
The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.
ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org
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