Outpatient Wound Care RN

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Challenging and rewarding work

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and药

401(K) with company match and stock

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities with

Resumo da vaga

George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) in Washington, DC, is seeking a Wound Care RN to join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to expert wound, ostomy, and continence care. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to ensure safety and optimal outcomes.

Qualified candidates have 2+ years of nursing experience (1+ year in wound care), with BSN preferred. CWCN certification is advantageous; DC RN license and BLS are required.

Qualificações

• BSN preferred; ASN considered with relevant experience.
• CWCN certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 1 year in wound care.
• Strong assessment, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with complex wound care needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Provide direct wound care and educate patients and families on wound management, prevention, and treatment options.
• Monitor patient outcomes and adjust care plans as necessary.
• Serve as a wound care resource for staff, providing guidance and training to improve patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to wound care.

Conhecimentos

Wound care

Nursing assessment

Formação

BSN preferred

ASN considered with relevant experience

CWCN certification preferred

Descrição da vaga

Responsibilities

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. US News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience.

In addition, GW Hospital receiving “High Performing” designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostate Cancer Surgery and Stroke.

Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation US News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line.

Children’s National Hospital, GW Hospital’s NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by US News & World Report. In addition to these recent US News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research

Website: www.gwuhospital.com

Position Summary

As a Wound Care RN, you will play a critical role in providing expert care to patients with wound, ostomy, and continence care needs. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, ensuring the highest standards of safety and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with complex wound care needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Provide direct wound care and educate patients and families on wound management, prevention, and treatment options.
• Monitor patient outcomes and adjust care plans as necessary.
• Serve as a wound care resource for staff, providing guidance and training to improve patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to wound care.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Education/Qualification

• BSN preferred; ASN considered with relevant experience.
• Certification in Wound Care Nursing (CWCN) preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 1 year in wound care.
• Strong assessment, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

License/Certification

• Current RN license in DC, or eligbie to obtain
• Current BLS certification.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.