RN - Procedure - Wound and Ostomy Clinic
About The Position
Work together to meet the needs of patients and families, to promote healing, and to improve quality of life. Collaborate as a key resource for patients, staff, and providers for wound, ostomy, continence, and skin care. This position will focus primarily on the urological and fecal ostomy patient population. Establish goals and strategies for meeting care coordination needs across settings with the patient, family, and/or other care providers. Assist a team of specialists treating many types of chronic and hard-to-heal wounds as needed. Conditions may include complex wounds, non-healing surgical wounds, pressure injuries and ulcers, traumatic wounds, wounds associated with leg swelling or related to slow blood flow to lower extremities. Utilize advanced wound treatments such as advanced tissue products, compression wraps, laser scar treatment, specialized dressings, surgical debridement, vacuum-assisted wound closure. Work on a great team that serves patients across multiple services throughout the hospital and/or ambulatory setting.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or may work as eligible per state licensing regulations Upon Hire
- Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire
Nice To Haves
- Certification in wound and ostomy is highly preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
- 6 months of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
- Previous moderate sedation experience Required
- Additional years of relevant clinical nursing experience Preferred
- Prior involvement in clinical procedures in area of specialty, including successful work or involvement in other hospital-wide project work Preferred
- Experience in an academic medical setting Preferred
- Previous moderate sedation experience Preferred
- Certification in area of specialty Preferred
Responsibilities
- Collaborate as a key resource for patients, staff, and providers for wound, ostomy, continence, and skin care.
- Focus primarily on the urological and fecal ostomy patient population.
- Establish goals and strategies for meeting care coordination needs across settings with the patient, family, and/or other care providers.
- Assist a team of specialists treating many types of chronic and hard-to-heal wounds as needed.
- Utilize advanced wound treatments such as advanced tissue products, compression wraps, laser scar treatment, specialized dressings, surgical debridement, vacuum-assisted wound closure.
- Work on a great team that serves patients across multiple services throughout the hospital and/or ambulatory setting.
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- paid time off
- retirement plans
- two-week paid parental leave
- adoption assistance
- Full time benefits for part time work.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
- A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
- A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
