Registered Nurse RN Wound Enterostomy

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Illinois seeks an RN Wound/Enterostomy to implement and evaluate total patient care, following protocols for wound care, enterostomy care, and hyperbaric treatments. The role spans inpatient or outpatient settings and requires clinical competency across age groups.

A nursing license (IL or MI) and an Associate's Degree in Nursing are required, with at least two years of nursing experience and strong interpersonal skills to educate patients and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• 2 years nursing experience required.
• IL RN license or MI RN license required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Implements and evaluates total patient care following established protocols.
• Provides education to patients, significant others, and caregivers, including demonstrations.
• Cares for acute and chronic wounds, enterostomy care, and hyperbaric treatments; inpatient or outpatient focus.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Pay range for this position is $34.25 - $51.13/hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The RN Wound/Enterostomy implements and evaluates the activities for total patient care, following outlined protocols, in the delivery of acute and chronic wound care, enterostomy care, and hyperbaric treatments. Will demonstrate competency in and be responsible for treating various types of patients seen including critically ill and chronically ill patients, ranging in age from pediatric to geriatric. Performs various educational activities, including infection control, aseptic dressing technique, and preventive care. Educates patient, significant other and/or caretaker, including a return demonstration within the Medical Center and community. Area of focus may be inpatient or outpatient.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Experience: 2 years of nursing experience
• Licensure/ Certification: IL Reg Nurse License or MI Reg Nurse License
• Other skills/ knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: Experience with Hyperbarics
• Licensure/ Certification: Wound Care certification or Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse, ACLS certification
• Other skills/ knowledge: N/A

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.