Wound Nurse RN

UVA Health • Manassas, VA

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About The Position

Wound/Ostomy Specialist RN NE Job Code: RN1101 ABOUT US Full-time $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidate We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day. JOB TYPE Classification: Non Exempt Supervises Positions: JOB SUMMARY The Wound Care Specialist Nurse is responsible for achieving standards of care, collaborating with physicians, managers, clinical coordinators, and other team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized patient care in accordance with the current policies and procedures. Responsible for ongoing quality, productivity, and efficiency in Wound Ostomy Care Services.

Requirements

• 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree required. BS or BSN required.
• 3 years of experience in clinical nursing required.
• Current RN licensure in applicable state required.
• Certification in wound/ostomy care within two years required.
• Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.
• Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of Enterostomal Therapy program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Achieving standards of care
• Collaborating with physicians, managers, clinical coordinators, and other team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized patient care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.
• Responsible for ongoing quality, productivity, and efficiency in Wound Ostomy Care Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees