Registered Nurse - Wound/Ostomy

Valleywise Health • Phoenix, AZ

15h

About The Position

Valleywise Health System is seeking an autonomous, forward-thinking Wound/Ostomy Registered Nurse to provide specialized patient care across its facility. The nurse uses evidence-based practices and serves as a clinical consultant, patient and family educator, and link between patients and multidisciplinary care teams. The role emphasizes patient safety, advocacy, emotional well-being, and age-appropriate care.

The position develops customized care plans and clinical protocols for patients with stomas, complex wounds, and pressure ulcers; provides preoperative and postoperative education; and consults with physicians and nursing staff on enterostomal and wound treatments, procedures, and product selection. The RN practices independently and applies specialized knowledge of growth and development to care for diverse patient populations.

Hourly pay rate: $36.94–$54.49.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing.
• At least one year of nursing experience in ostomy/wound care, or three years of clinical nursing experience.
• Current, valid Arizona RN license, compact RN license, or Nurse Practitioner license.
• Must obtain wound care certification or equivalent from an accredited national organization, such as NAWCO and/or WOCNB, within 12 months of hire and maintain certification.
• Effective problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to remain calm and customer-focused during stressful situations.
• Computer literacy, facilitation skills, ability to manage multiple complex projects, excellent written and verbal communication, time management, leadership, critical thinking, and SBAR communication skills.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse people.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

• BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association training center; required within three months.
• WOCN certification.
• Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead customized, evidence-based care plans and clinical protocols for patients with stomas, complex wounds, and pressure ulcers.
• Provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative education and coaching to patients and families to support successful self-care.
• Consult with physicians and nursing staff on enterostomal and wound treatments, procedures, and product selection.
• Apply knowledge of human growth and development to provide age-appropriate treatment for diverse patient populations.
• Practice independently while advocating for patient rights, emotional well-being, and safety.
• Comply with Valleywise Health policies and procedures, standards of care, and documentation requirements.
• Model professional behavior, including adherence to attendance expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level