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Beth Israel Lahey Health · 14 hours ago

Associate Skin and Wound Innovator

Burlington, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$79K/yr - $204K/yr

3+ years exp

Beth Israel Lahey Health is a growing healthcare organization dedicated to making a difference in people's lives. The Associate Skin and Wound Innovator (AWSI) provides expert wound and skin nursing care, collaborates with nursing staff, and promotes excellence in nursing practice by serving as a clinical and educational resource.

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Responsibilities

Responsible to the Manager of Nursing Quality, and in collaboration with the Certified Wound/Ostomy/Continence Nurse (CWOCN), the Associate Wound and Skin Innovator (AWSI) practices within the Lahey Clinic Professional Practice Model, MA Nurse Practice Act, ANA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics and demonstrates Lahey Clinic’s core values that reflect its Mission

The AWSI promotes excellence in nursing practice by providing expert wound and skin nursing care to patients based on current best practice and evidence/research

The AWSI functions as a clinical/educational resource to nursing staff

The nurse-patient/family relationship, continuity of care and accountability are central to the delivery of individualized high quality patient care

The AWSI facilitates the wound and skin assessment and care across the continuum and demonstrates safe practice within the domains of: Professional relationships, Clinical leadership, Clinical scholarship, Clinical education, Research and evidenced based nursing practice

The AWSI maintains a current level of knowledge and skill with technical procedures as defined by nursing specialty organizations

The AWSI complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies and maintains current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Massachusetts

In collaboration with the nurse caring for the patient and CWOCN perform systematic patient wound/skin assessment

Evaluate effectiveness of care and adapt plan based on patient response

Determine appropriate support surfaces for patients at risk of developing pressure sores

Collaborate with staff nurses to determine risk assessment for skin breakdown

In collaboration with staff nurses, examine all new admissions to critical care looking for skin issues

Stage pressure ulcers and document in progress notes

Evaluate appropriateness of nursing care plans r/t skin issues and communicate recommendations to the nurse caring for the patient

Communicate changes in skin condition to leadership team and CWOCN therapists

File safety reports for reportable breakdown

Collaborate with COWN for all patients transferring from critical care areas to med/surg areas to evaluate plan of care

Review all documentation prior to patients leaving facility from critical care

Facilitates the establishment of a professional relationship with nurses, physicians and other colleagues and serves as a role model for others

Practices self awareness regarding appropriate interpersonal and communication skills to ensure demonstration of professional behavior

Demonstrates good communication skills with all colleagues

Respects opinions of all colleagues

Communicates with physicians and other colleagues to provide continuity of care and provider across the care continuum

Facilitates the establishment of a professional relationship with patient and family and serves as a role model for others

Respects the values (religious/spiritual, ethnic, cultural) of the patient and family

Communicates with the patient and family appropriately for the age of the patient and family members

Maintains confidentiality and patient rights in interactions with the patient/family and other health care workers

Facilitates the nurse/nurse relationship and serves as a role model to others

Actively involved in strategies that promote the image of nursing

Provides guidance and encourages the professional growth of others

Serves as a resource on a daily basis to all staff

Integrates the components of professional nursing practice by serving as teacher and role model

Demonstrates skills as a facilitator and consultant

Uses learner contributions to promote discussion

Models an accepting, open approach to questions and concerns

Identifies and evaluates the available internal and external resources for best practice

Disseminates information on available resources to individuals within organization

Demonstrate abilities for being a change agent/leader

Works with organizational leaders and others to identify areas of needed change

Promotes problem solving by clarifying issues related to change process

Creates a work environment which supports staff’s growth and professional development

Works with others (administration, other disciplines, etc.) to facilitate/lead and evaluate change

Evaluates the impact of change

Creates work environment that is supportive of the HRO and culture of safety goals as set forth by the organization

Demonstrates professional behavior

Demonstrates a commitment to practice setting by extending self when unusual needs arise

Displays a positive attitude in the workplace that is supportive and open to change

Demonstrates skills as a responsive team member

Functions without supervision in a manner appropriate for experience

Recognizes and respects the role of other health care providers

Shares information with other members of the team

Offers support to peers

Upholds standards of quality and safe nursing care and demonstrates ability to fulfill role in regulatory compliance readiness

Participates in continuing education appropriate to practice

Participates in nursing research projects to promote quality nursing care

Participates in Shared Governance Councils and/or nursing/organization committees

Assesses resources needed to facilitate research and EBP to support quality nursing care

Demonstrates a commitment to life long learning

Reviews practice decisions with experienced personnel to evaluate effectiveness

Identifies learning needs and seeks appropriate assistance from experienced personnel

Sets realistic goals for own development

Participates in professional nursing organizations

Pursues certification in field of practice

Participates in community based activities within the Lahey community and beyond

Develops formal and informal educational programs to assist nursing staff with meeting performance expectations for wound and skin care

Collaborates with the Nurse Managers, Assistant Nurse Managers, Clinical Educators and staff nurses in determining educational program needs for wound and skin for the units

Participates in the development and presentation of hospital wide wound and skin educational programs

Demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, and implement teaching programs, including appropriate development of learning objectives, teaching methods and methods for evaluation of learning success

Develops and coordinates education re: wound/skin care for new staff members

Achieves and maintains certification in Wound and Skin according to departmental standards

Pursues and achieves a Masters degree according to departmental standards

Maintains strict adherence to the Lahey Clinic Confidentiality policy

Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals into daily activities

Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies

Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic

Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients

Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment

Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards

Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities

Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education

Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department

Qualification

Wound CareClinical EducationClinical LeadershipNursing ExperienceBLS CertificationCommunication SkillsResearch ParticipationProfessional DevelopmentInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills