Wound Ostomy RN

Marian Regional Medical Center, a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria, California, is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Marian's offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies, an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and an array of women's services.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

About This Position

In keeping with the Marian Medical Center health care philosophy, the Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse monitors, facilitates, evaluates, and provides care and teaching of patients with ostomies, dermal ulcers, fistula, and incontinence problems. Ensures follow-up of in-patients and counsels outpatients by physician referral. Performs specialized procedures within guidelines of specialization and under the physician's orders. Demonstrates effective teaching strategies for both patients and staff Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently. Demonstrates clear, effective written and oral English skills, and objective, active listening skills Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others across all departments.

 

RN Selection Criteria

At least 1 year Enterostomal Therapy experience preferred. Acute hospital experience preferred. Graduation from an IAET-approved school of Enterostomal Therapy. Demonstrates proficiency in wound care and enterostomal nursing. Demonstrates the ability to appropriately delegate patient-care tasks related to wound care to other staff members. Current California Registered Nurse license. ET Certification preferred.

 

At least 1 year Enterostomal Therapy experience preferred. Acute hospital experience preferred. Demonstrates proficiency in wound care and enterostomal nursing. Demonstrates the ability to appropriately delegate patient-care tasks related to wound care to other staff members. Demonstrates effective teaching strategies for both patients and staff Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently. Demonstrates clear, effective written and oral English skills, and objective, active listening skills Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others across all departments. Current California Registered Nurse license. ET Certification preferred.