RN Wound Ostomy
About The Position
As our Wound Ostomy RN, you will serve as the clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems. Every day you will provide the full scope of WOC(ET) nursing practice, including direct patient care for complex draining wounds, ostomies, fistulae, dermal ulcers, tubes, and incontinence. You will also engage in education, counseling, research, and administration regarding these specialties. To be successful in this role, you will be a Registered Nurse demonstrating expertise in wound, ostomy, and continence care. Your strong clinical assessment, education, and consultative skills are essential for optimizing patient outcomes in these specialized areas.
Requirements
- Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- RN License; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact.
- Current Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association.
- Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years clinical nursing experience in acute care or wound care setting.
Responsibilities
- Assesses and identifies condition of patient needs by direct observation, examination, patient and/or responsible person(s) interviews and their medical records.
- Manages WOC(ET) nursing office operations and program development as well as outpatient services for all patients within the WOC(ET) nurse practice.
- Plans patient care to reflect goals that are realistic, measurable, and consistent with medical plan of care, including discharge planning.
- Implements nursing and medical plan of care through the delivery of safe and therapeutically effective interventions.
- Provides educational opportunities regarding guidelines of care for patients within WOC(ET) nursing practice.
- Evaluates patient progress toward expected outcomes
Benefits
- $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
- $8,000 relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
