Qualifications: Current RN license. BCLS Certificate. Certification as an E.T. (Enterostomal Therapy) Nurse from an accredited E.T. Nursing Education Program. Board Certification in Enterostomal Therapy Nursing or obtain CWOCN certification within one (1) year of hire into position. One (1) to two (2) years previous clinical nursing experience in caring for patients with abdominal somas, draining wounds, fistulas, pressure sores and incontinence. Demonstrated knowledge of pediatric and adult patient teaching principles. Extensive knowledge of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and integumentary systems including pathophysiology. Ability to utilize communication skills. Fine motor dexterity. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.
Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (English/Spanish). Type 25 wpm. One (1) to two (2) years clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting. Knowledge of current wound management and ostomy care medications, products, treatments and procedures. Computer skills with experience using word processing software; use of spreadsheet software. Knowledge of Mainframe System. OPAS, KPDS and E-referral trained. Ability to function independently in fast pace environment; ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing. Be willing to learn existing Kaiser Permanente programs.
Duties: Pre counsels patients for surgery and follow up after surgery. Provides follow up and interventions to patients regarding problems concerning ostomy management, wound management and other related concerns, rather than making an appointment with their physician. Schedules patients in the outpatient department for pressure sore and incontinence management. Evaluates new and currently used products for ostomy and wound care. Authorizes patients currently being cared/followed for ostomy and wound care supplies through the ostomy benefits program. Assesses individual patient needs and goals, and provides educational programs to physicians, nursing, and other paramedical professionals on ostomy/wound care management and self care education. Conducts continuing educational programs for physicians and nursing personnel. This helps provide current standards of practice for ostomy patients. Provides patient/family teaching and education regarding ostomy/wound care and self management. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures. Additional duties include support to the Vascular Service, Diabetic Food Clinic, and Support Garment Program.
