RN - Procedure - Wound and Ostomy

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Madison, WI

43d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) working 80% FTE on a day shift, scheduled between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, with no weekends or holidays. The main office is at University Hospital, requiring travel to various locations. The role functions primarily in outpatient settings/clinics, caring for the ostomy patient population. It requires specific ostomy knowledge, and certification in wound and ostomy is highly preferred. The RN will work together to meet patient and family needs, promote healing, and improve quality of life. They will serve as a key resource for patients, staff, and providers for wound, ostomy, continence, and skin care, focusing on urological and fecal ostomy patients. Responsibilities include establishing goals and strategies for care coordination across settings and assisting a team of specialists in treating chronic and hard-to-heal wounds. Conditions treated may include complex wounds, non-healing surgical wounds, pressure injuries and ulcers, traumatic wounds, and wounds related to leg swelling or slow blood flow. Advanced wound treatments such as advanced tissue products, compression wraps, laser scar treatment, specialized dressings, surgical debridement, and vacuum-assisted wound closure will be utilized. The RN will work on a team serving patients across multiple hospital and/or ambulatory services.

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
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
Certification in area of specialty Preferred

Responsibilities

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.
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.