Wound Ostomy RN

Providence•Seattle, WA

About The Position

A clinical expert who assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients with ileostomies, colostomies, and urinary diversions. The role also serves as a consultant for patients with altered skin integrity, including pressure ulcers and complicated wounds. The position is with Swedish Cherry Hill and is part of Providence Swedish’s patient-focused, whole-person care environment, built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Providence describes its benefits as supporting employees and their families in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

Requirements

Upon hire, hold a Washington Registered Nurse License.
Upon hire, hold National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Obtain WOCN certification within two years of hire.
Have experience managing simple and complex wounds and ostomies; specialty areas may require additional experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school. Applicants without a BSN must actively pursue and attain one within five years of hire; continued employment beyond five years is contingent upon attaining the degree. Nurses employed by Swedish before December 1, 2012 are encouraged, but not required as a condition of employment, to pursue a BSN.
Upon hire, hold board certification by the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurses Society (WOCN).

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with ileostomies, colostomies, and urinary diversions.
Serve as a consultant for patients with altered skin integrity, including pressure ulcers and complicated wounds.
Manage simple and complex wounds and ostomies.