Wound Care and Ostomy (RN) Registered Nurse
About The Position
Join Our Wound & Ostomy Care Team at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. Are you passionate about improving the lives of patients with complex wound, ostomy, and continence care needs? At University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, you'll have the opportunity to serve as a clinical expert, educator, and patient advocate while working alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes. As a Wound & Ostomy Nurse, you will make a meaningful impact by helping patients heal, regain confidence, and navigate life-changing conditions. You'll provide specialized care, share your expertise with nursing teams, and help shape best practices across the organization.
Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice.
- Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (ie. Stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices.
- Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients.
- 1 year of RN experience required
- Registered nurse with current license to practice in the state of Ohio.
- Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation
Nice To Haves
- 2 years of RN experience preferred
- WOCN accredited program certification to be obtained within 18 months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert consultation and care for patients with complex wounds, pressure injuries, fistulas, drains, tubes, and other skin integrity concerns.
- Develop individualized care plans that support healing and optimize patient outcomes.
- Educate and support patients and families before and after ostomy surgery, helping them successfully adapt both physically and emotionally.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.
- Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff by recommending evidence-based interventions to prevent and manage skin breakdown.
- Partner with Nursing Education to provide orientation, training, and ongoing professional development for caregivers.
- Support inpatient and outpatient wound, ostomy, and continence care services, including outpatient ostomy clinics when applicable.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
