Inpatient Clinical Nurse-Wound Ostomy-PRN

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 100 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Indiana University Health is seeking an Inpatient Clinical Nurse - Wound Ostomy - PRN to provide expert wound, ostomy, and continence care. Location: On-site at Methodist and University Hospital, Indianapolis.

You will develop individualized care plans, educate patients and staff, and serve as a clinical resource to the care team while adhering to IU Health standards.

Requires ASN, Indiana RN license, BLS; CWOCN within 1 year; BSN preferred; prior wound ostomy experience preferred.

Qualifications

• ASN is required.
• Current Indiana RN license and BLS certification.
• CWOCN certification within 1 year of eligibility; WOC certification strongly preferred.
• Clinical experience in wound, ostomy, and continence care preferred.

Responsabilités

• Serve as a consultant and resource for wound and ostomy care to the care team.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans for patients in the specialty.
• Educate patients and staff on wound, ostomy, and continence management practices.

Connaissances

Wound ostomy care

Clinical nursing

Patient education

Consultation

Formation

ASN required

BSN preferred

Description du poste

Overview

Location: On-Site Methodist and University Hospital

Position: Inpatient Clinical Nurse - Wound Ostomy - PRN

Shift: Monday – Friday 8-hour or 10-hour shifts; No weekends, nights or Holidays

The inpatient Clinical Nurse - Wound Ostomy provides direction and coordination for a specific patient population with disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems supporting the IU Health Way. The primary area of expertise is in wound, ostomy, and continence management. This role also serves as a consultant to the healthcare team in the area of expertise, ensuring optimal patient care and management.

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Position Overview

The inpatient Clinical Nurse - Wound Ostomy specializes in managing complex wound, ostomy, and continence cases, offering expert guidance and support to the care team. The role involves developing individualized care plans, providing education, and ensuring best practices in wound and ostomy care are implemented. The nurse acts as a clinical resource, promoting patient-centered, evidence-based practices within the department.

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Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a consultant and resource for the healthcare team regarding specialized wound and ostomy care.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans for patients within the specialty.
• Educate patients and staff on wound, ostomy, and continence management practices.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies and standards related to wound and ostomy care.

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Qualifications & Requirements

• Education:
• Associates of Nursing (ASN) required.
• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Licensure & Certifications:
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current certification in Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing (CWOCN) within 1 year of eligibility for certification.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per department policies.
• Active Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) certification/s or current enrollment in a WOC education program strongly preferred.
• Experience & Knowledge:
• Clinical experience in wound, ostomy, and continence care preferred.
• Knowledge of wound management, ostomy care, and related medical terminology.
• Ability to serve as a clinical resource and consultant within the healthcare team.

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Why IU Health?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
• A dynamic, supportive environment dedicated to excellence in education and patient care

To learn more about our benefits, visit: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you

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