23164084
St. Vincent's Medical Center
Bridgeport, CT
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Description
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St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent’s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system’s second-largest hospital.
JOB SUMMARY
This position is an essential member of the nursing leadership team.
The wound and ostomy nurse provides clinical expertise, education, consultation, leadership and research to the organization in relation to patients and staff with wound, skin, ostomy and continence needs. Serves as a resource to patients, staff, physicians and management. Allocates available resources to promote efficient, effective and compassionate care related to wound, skin, ostomy and continence throughout the organization. Facilitates the development of collegial relationships both in the Fairfield region and across HHC. Visible, accessible and committed to communicating effectively with staff. Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care of wounds, fistulae, pressure ulcers, skin breakdown, ostomy care and incontinence.
Reports to the Director of Nursing Professional Development and Magnet Program.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Education
Experience
Licensure, Certification, Registration
Preferred Requirements
Education
Experience
Licensure, Certification, Registration
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements