Registered Nurse Inpatient Wound Ostomy
About The Position
At St. Joseph's Health Hospital has been, and remains, the backbone of our integrated system, delivering award-winning care and providing enhanced value to our primary, specialized, and partner care facilities throughout the region. The Wound Ostomy service are provided by Certified Wound Ostomy Nurses (WONs)-highly trained specialists in a distinct and well-defined field of nursing practice. This specialty is international in scope and grounded in a rigorous, evidence-based body of knowledge, aligning with the American Board of Nursing Specialties' definition of nursing specialties. The Registered Nurse Inpatient Wound & Ostomy is responsible for providing specialized wound and ostomy care for patients in an acute care setting. The ideal candidate will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and education.
Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program. BSN graduate required within 2 years of hire date.
- Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in New York.
- Certification: BLS/CPR. CWON or WOCN certification a plus.
- Experience: Minimum of 4 years of Acute Care Nursing, with preference for wound or ostomy care experience.
Nice To Haves
- CWON or WOCN certification a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assess, develop, and implement individualized wound and ostomy care plans.
- Provide direct patient care, including wound assessment, dressing changes, and pressure injury prevention.
- Integral part of tracking data, and collaborating with quality for Quality improvement and patient outcomes
- Educate patients and serve as content experts for staff professional development and standards of practice
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to optimize wound healing outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
