Registered Nurse - Pediatric Wound & Ostomy Care

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the wound, ostomy and skin care team in our pediatric inpatient hospital setting.

This 0.8 FTE role covers 4 shifts per week, with a focus on coordinating patient care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality outcomes for children and their families.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor’s Degree BSN preferred.
• 2+ years nursing experience required.
• 3-4 years pediatric nursing experience preferred.
• Wound Ostomy certification preferred.
• BLS Healthcare Provider required.
• RN license Wisconsin required.

Responsibilities

• Partner in wound/skin/ostomy care team and coordinate patient care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and communicate with patients and families.
• Delegate patient activities as appropriate.
• Evaluate quality outcomes and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Critical thinking

Nursing assessment

Patient/family communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Wound ostomy care

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree BSN preferred

Job description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

RN Role

The RN in this role will join our team who provides care and management of wound and ostomy needs throughout the pediatric inpatient hospital setting!

• Responsibilities include being a partner in the wound/skin/ostomy care team, providing coordination and management of patient care to pediatric patients and families within a continuum of care, and delegating patient activities as appropriate.
• The position requires collaboration with interdisciplinary health care teams, communication with patients, family and staff, and evaluation of quality outcomes.

Details: 32 hours per week (0.8 FTE) Days: 4 days per week (8 hour shifts) Monday and Fridays are sometimes required Location: Milwaukee Hospital Benefits available!

Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing required Bachelor’s Degree BSN preferred

Experience: 2+ years nursing experience required 3-4 years nursing experience in pediatric nursing preferred

Wound and Ostomy certification through the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society preferred*

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required

License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin - required

• N/A, BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council
• License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin
• License RN-Registered Nurse (AZ Compact) - State of Arizona
• License RN-Registered Nurse (ND Compact) - State of North Dakota
• License RN-Registered Nurse (OH Compact) - State of Ohio
• License RN-Registered Nurse (TN Compact) - State of Tennessee

Essential Functions

Uses critical thinking and nursing skills in caring for patients and families which are acquired through a process of integrating education, experiential knowledge and evidence-based guidelines. Develops, implements and evaluates a plan of care that is collaborative and addresses the needs of the patient and family resulting in optimal patient outcomes. Responds to the uniqueness of patients and families by providing and coordinating care that meets those needs. Creates a compassionate therapeutic environment to promote comfort and prevent suffering. Acts within professional boundaries as per ANA code of ethics and organization code of conduct. Recognizes, appreciates, and incorporates differences in the provision of care. Utilizes communication skills that are respectful and non-discriminatory in a manner that is therapeutic for both the patient and the family. Incorporates patient/family values, cultural beliefs, and religious preferences in the nursing plan of care. Questions and evaluates practice, and participates in supporting or determining changes in clinical practice within the professional practice model. Seeks and applies best evidence/research in practice. Participates in continuous quality improvement to deliver safe, quality nursing care, enhance patient/family satisfaction, and improve individual skills/practice.

Children’s Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.

We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness.

We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children

We are the region’s only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation’s most well‑respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.