Enterstomal Therapist

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental, and Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term and Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a dedicated Enterostomal Nurse to support patient care through clinical consultations and education in Lexington, Kentucky. The role focuses on quality patient care for those with wound, skin, and continence needs.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and an active Ky RN License, along with relevant clinical experience. The position offers a full-time schedule with benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Ky RN License must be active.
• Two years of related experience is necessary.
• Certification as a Wound Ostomy & Continence Nurse is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote high quality patient care through clinical care and consultation.
• Work with clinical staff to provide individualized care for patients.
• Document comprehensive ET (WOC) care and education plans.

Skills

Clinical care

Patient education

Coordination with healthcare team

Understanding of wound, skin, and continence needs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Ky RN License

Certified Wound Ostomy & Continence Nurse

Job description

Summary

The Quality Resources Department supports the hospital's commitment to safe, high-quality patient care by monitoring performance metrics, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives. The team collaborates with clinical and operational leaders to analyze data, support accreditation standards, and promote evidence-based practices that improve patient outcomes and organizational performance.

Enterstomal Nurse

Full-Time, Days

Job Description

• Responsible for promoting high quality patient care through clinical care, consultation, and patient education, integrating clinical research findings in daily practice.
• Role includes working with clinical staff to assure high quality, individualized care for patients with wound, skin, and continence needs.
• Coordinates plan of care with healthcare team for each patient. Supports and maintains the concept of teamwork to deliver care.
• Performs and documents a complete and comprehensive ET (WOC) care and education plan in accordance with scope of practice, policies and procedures, national standards of care, as well as consideration of the needs, barriers, and skills/abilities/resources/support system of each patient served. Coordinates the ET (WOC) plan of care for in-patients and out-patient.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Ky RN License
• Two Years related experience
• Certified Wound Ostomy & Continence Nurse; must be willing to achieve as soon as possible if not met.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft ProtectionTuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial assistance
• Retirement with Company Match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.