My sister had a colostomy very high in the intestine. The result is permanent diarrhea because the food is not yet solid. It also prevents her body to be hydrated. She is very thin and dehydrated. Is there anything for this condition?
APRN – Wound/Skin - Yale-New Haven Hospital - 6/15/11
- Wed, 6/15/11 - 4:15pm
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Location:
New Haven, CT
United States
APRN – Wound/Skin
Description:
You will provide direct and indirect care to patients with wounds, ostomies and incontinence, serve as a clinical resource and consultant for staff, physicians and members of the interdisciplinary care team and be responsible for bedside clinical practice support 24/7.
Requirements:
Requires at least 2–3 years of clinical experience with wound management in an acute care setting, BSN and certification by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB). MSN preferred; experience with negative pressure therapy is a plus. Requires an understanding of factors impacting wound healing outcomes and knowledge of evidence-based strategies and protocols for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers, as well as experience with VAC techniques and educating ostomy and fistula patients in self care. Must have excellent communication and customer service skills.
Company Overview:
Located in New Haven on the Connecticut Shore, Yale-New Haven Hospital is a 966-bed tertiary care facility with an international reputation for advanced care and leading-edge research. We’re proud to have achieved ANCC Magnet® recognition in addition to being named one of “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report.
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