RN - Wound Ostomy
About The Position
The RN - Wound Ostomy at Providence Portland Medical Center is a per diem part-time position working weekdays and weekends on a day shift. This hospital-based nurse serves as a clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems. This includes managing acute and chronic wounds (e.g., complex draining wounds, fistulae, pressure ulcers, vascular ulcers), ostomies, percutaneous tubes, and moisture-related skin injuries. Professional responsibilities are carried out through direct patient care, clinical consultation, education, research, and administration. The Wound Ostomy Nurse provides inpatient and outpatient clinical services throughout the hospital, including the Emergency Department and Wound/Ostomy Care Clinic. The role also involves serving on several regional patient care committees. Providence caregivers are valued and empowered in a culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Oregon Registered Nurse License
- National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
- Current certification in wound ostomy nursing, dual specialty (CWON) by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board; or obtain CWON certification within 12 months of hire
- 2 years recent acute care nursing experience, preferably including wound and ostomy care.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems.
- Manage acute and chronic wounds (e.g., complex draining wounds, fistulae, pressure ulcers, vascular ulcers), ostomies, percutaneous tubes, and moisture related skin injuries.
- Provide direct patient care.
- Provide clinical consultation.
- Provide education.
- Engage in research.
- Perform administrative duties.
- Provide inpatient and outpatient clinical services throughout the hospital, including the Emergency Department and Wound/Ostomy Care Clinic.
- Serve on several regional patient care committees.
Benefits
- Best-in-class benefits uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
