Registered Nurse (RN)- Wound & Ostomy Care (AM)

UHS$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
  • Current RN license in the District of Columbia (or ability to obtain prior to start).
  • Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (WOCN) certification required or must be obtained within one year of hire.
  • Minimum of 2 years of RN experience; at least 1 year in wound care, ostomy, or enterostomal therapy preferred.
  • Experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive assessments of patients with wounds, ostomies, and continence issues, developing individualized care plans.
  • Provide expert clinical care, including wound debridement, ostomy site marking, and stoma care.
  • Educate patients, families, and staff on wound, ostomy, and continence management, promoting patient self-care and recovery.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Utilize evidence-based practices to improve the quality of care and patient satisfaction.
  • Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient care and progress.
  • Serve as a clinical resource for wound care and enterostomal therapy within the hospital.

Benefits

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401k plan with company match
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Wound Care Registered Nurse with expertise in enterostomal therapy to join our team and provide specialized care for patients requiring wound, ostomy, and continence management.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform comprehensive assessments of patients with wounds, ostomies, and continence issues, developing individualized care plans.
  • Provide expert clinical care, including wound debridement, ostomy site marking, and stoma care.
  • Educate patients, families, and staff on wound, ostomy, and continence management, promoting patient self-care and recovery.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Utilize evidence-based practices to improve the quality of care and patient satisfaction.
  • Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient care and progress.
  • Serve as a clinical resource for wound care and enterostomal therapy within the hospital.
Main Benefits
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401k plan with company match
Qualifications

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN preferred.
  • Licensure: Current RN license in the District of Columbia (or ability to obtain prior to start).
  • Certification: Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (WOCN) certification required or must be obtained within one year of hire.
  • Experience:
    • Minimum of 2 years of RN experience, with at least 1 year in wound care, ostomy, or enterostomal therapy preferred.
    • Experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred.

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