Enterostomal Therapy Coordinator (RN)

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH is seeking a registered nurse with specialized expertise in ostomy and skin care to join the patient care unit team. You will apply clinical expertise to improve patient outcomes, involve patients in their care plans, and help reduce length of stay where possible.

The role requires an Ohio RN license, a nursing degree, and completion of Enterostomal Therapy training, with at least 18 months of acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and hold Ohio RN license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or pursuing toward Bachelor’s degree.
• Completion of an approved Enterostomal Therapy program and 18 months acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care for ostomy patients and skin problems.
• Coordinate plan of care for fecal/urinary diversions, wounds, drains and incontinence.
• Serve as resource for patients, families, and health care team; support service level improvements.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical nursing skills

Enterostomal Therapy knowledge

Patient care coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or progress toward Bachelor’s

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Job Description

Functions as an integral member of the patient care unit team as well as with other patient care and supportive services that are directed towards achievement of patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient’s involvement in the plan of care, improving service levels, reducing the length of stay, and decreasing costs. Provides nursing care to patients with ostomies and/or skin problems using specialized nursing knowledge and clinical expertise. Serves as a resource person for the patients, family, health care team members, and community at large; coordinates the nursing plan of care of patients with fecal and urinary diversions, wounds, drains, skin care problems and incontinence.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing
• Current Ohio RN license
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or evidence of continuing work toward a Bachelor’s
• Successful completion of an approved program of Enterostomal Therapy
• Minimum of 18 months nursing experience in an acute care setting

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Equal Opportunity

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Final candidates are subject to a successful background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.