Essential Functions
Serves as primary educator for all patients undergoing ostomy surgery. Assess ostomy patients returning to the hospital regarding: (a) at-home management of ostomy; (b) knowledge level regarding ostomy care; (c) problems in ostomy management of psychosocial rehabilitation.
Provides consultation and direct assistance to nursing staff in the management of patients with altered skin integrity secondary to drainage or pressure necrosis. Assists staff in maintaining current knowledge and competence in the areas of ostomy care, draining wound management, and skin care. Helps with analysis of stock items and mattresses and makes recommendations to supply chain regarding equipment for ostomy, wound, and skin care. Participates in the data collection for research studies involving pressure sores, incontinence and ostomy diversions.
Required Education/Experience
- Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
- Must possess a valid South Carolina or compact (multi-state) RN license.
- Active Basic Life Support certification, as well as additional certifications per unit requirements
- Certified in wound care within 2 years (WOCN or WCC)
Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.