Registered Nurse - Wound and Ostomy Care Pool

Valleywise Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health is seeking an Ostomy/Wound Care RN to lead individualized plans of care for patients with ostomies, wounds, and pressure injuries, and to provide expert education and compassionate support.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams, serve as a clinical resource, and apply evidence-based practices to promote healing, safety, and dignity across the patient care continuum.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s or higher in Nursing.
• At least one year of recent acute care hospital RN experience that demonstrates required knowledge and skills, or if New Grad RN program completed at Valleywise Health, at least one year of Valleywise Health RN experience in good standing.
• Previous acute care hospital experience in the area for which applying is preferred.
• Must possess a current, valid AZ RN license, a temporary AZ RN license, or a valid compact RN licensure for the current state of practice.
• Must be in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing.
• Requires a BLS card obtained through an American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead individualized plans of care for patients with ostomies, wounds, and pressure ulcers
• Provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families, empowering them with the skills and confidence to manage care independently
• Serve as a clinical resource and consultant to physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams on enterostomal and wound management
• Deliver hands-on patient education, counseling, and emotional support during critical moments of recovery
• Apply evidence-based practices and the latest clinical standards to promote optimal healing outcomes
• Practice autonomously while collaborating closely with care teams to ensure safe, high-quality care across the continuum

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse - Wound and Ostomy Care Pool

Be the expert. Be the advocate. Be the difference in healing.

As an Ostomy/Wound Care RN, you are a clinical specialist and trusted partner in helping patients heal with confidence and dignity. You bring advanced knowledge, compassionate care, and evidence-based practice together to support individuals living with stomas, complex wounds, and pressure injuries.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and lead individualized plans of care for patients with ostomies, wounds, and pressure ulcers
• Provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families, empowering them with the skills and confidence to manage care independently
• Serve as a clinical resource and consultant to physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams on enterostomal and wound management
• Deliver hands-on patient education, counseling, and emotional support during critical moments of recovery
• Apply evidence-based practices and the latest clinical standards to promote optimal healing outcomes
• Practice autonomously while collaborating closely with care teams to ensure safe, high-quality care across the continuum

What Sets You Apart

• Deep understanding of growth and development principles to provide age-appropriate, patient-centered care
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to manage complex cases with confidence
• Passion for education, advocacy, and empowering patients and families
• Commitment to excellence, safety, and compassionate care

Our Commitment to Care

In this role, your practice reflects the mission, vision, and values of Valleywise Health System and the Division of Nursing. You uphold the highest standards of professional nursing practice, with an unwavering commitment to protecting the health, safety, dignity, and rights of every individual, family, and community you serve.

Hourly Pay Rate: $51.00

Qualifications

Education:

• Requires a Bachelor’s or higher in Nursing.

Experience:

• Must have at least one (1) year of recent acute care hospital RN experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilitiesorif completed the New Grad RN program at Valleywise Health, must have at least one year of Valleywise Health experience as a RN and be in good standing.
• Previous acute care hospital experience in the area for which he or she is applying for is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

• Must possess a current, valid AZ RN license, a temporary AZ RN license, or avalid compact RN licensure for the current state of practice.
• Must be in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing.
• Requires a BLS card obtained through an American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.
• In addition, certification or continuing education may be required based on the area of practice:
  • Ambulatory/Specialty Clinics: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.
  • Angio Suite: Must obtain ACLS and PALS within six (6) months of hire or transfer.
  • Antepartum Testing Center: Must have an Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification upon hire or transfer. Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.
  • Behavioral Health: CPI certification and BLS training will be provided upon hire or transfer to Behavioral Health Departments.
  • BH Unit 2 Adolescent: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.
  • Burn Med Surg Adult: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain PALS within six (6) months. Must obtain ABLS within one (1) year.
  • Burn Med Surg Peds: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain PALS within six (6) months. Must obtain ABLS within one (1) year.
  • Burn Center ICU: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain PALS within six (6) months. Must obtain ABLS within one (1) year.
  • Burn Unit Emergency: Must have ACLS and PALS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain ABLS within one (1) year.
  • Burn Clinic: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain PALS within six (6) months. Must obtain ABLS within one (1) year.
  • Cath Lab: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer.
  • Critical Care: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within six (6) months of hire or transfer. Must obtain TNCC, ATCN, or TCAR within twelve (12) months of hire or transfer. Critical Care Certified Nurse (CCRN) preferred.
  • Dialysis: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.
  • ED-Roosevelt: Must have ACLS and PALS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain ATCN or TNCC within twelve (12) months and ENPC within twelve (12) months. Must obtain National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within six (6) months of hire or transfer. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Pediatric Certified Emergency Nurse (PCEN), or Trauma Certified Emergency Nurse (TCRN) is preferred.
  • ED-Maryvale: Must have ACLS and PALS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain ATCN or TNCC within twelve (12) months and ENPC within twelve (12) months. Must obtain National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within six (6) months of hire or transfer. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Pediatric Certified Emergency Nurse (PCEN), or Trauma Certified Emergency Nurse (TCRN) is preferred.
  • ENDO: Must obtain ACLS and PALS within six (6) months of hire or transfer. Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) certification is preferred.
  • FQHC Primary Care: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.
  • L&D: Must have ACLS and NRP upon hire or within three (3) months of hire or transfer if new grad/new to service. If less than 2 years of RN L&D experience, the candidate must complete AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring within six (6) months and AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring class within 2 years. If greater than two (2) years of RN L&D experience, AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring will be required upon hire. Advanced Fetal Monitoring must be maintained every two (2) years through an approved course.
  • IRP: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer. Additional certifications may be required to work in specialty areas.
  • McDowell Clinic: Must obtain an HIV certification, which is required within thirty (30) months of hire or transfer. Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.
  • Medical Oncology Ortho: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain an ONS (Chemotherapy Biotherapy Card) within twelve (12) months of hire or transfer.
  • NICU: Must have NRP upon hire or within three (3) months of hire or transfer for new grads/new to service.
  • Nursing Float Pool: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer. Additional certifications may be required to work in specialty areas.
  • Observation: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer.
  • Oncology Clinic: Must obtain a Chemo Certification within six (6) months of hire or transfer.
  • OR (other than Peoria): CNOR certification is preferred. Must obtain ACLS and PALS within ninety (90) days of hire or transfer.
  • OR (Peoria): Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card. CNOR certification is preferred. Must obtain ACLS and PALS within ninety (90) days of hire or transfer.
  • PreOp/PACU (Other than Peoria): Must obtain ACLS and PALS within ninety (90) days of hire or transfer. Must obtain TCAR and PCAR within ninety (90) days of hire or transfer.
  • PreOp/PACU (Peoria): Must obtain ACLS and PALS within six (6) months of hire or transfer. Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card. Must obtain ACLS and PALS within ninety (90) days of hire or transfer.
  • PICU: Must have PALS and NRP upon hire or transfer or within three (3) months if new grad/new to service. Must obtain ATCN, TNCC or PCAR within twelve (12) months. PCAR is preferred.
  • Peds Acute: Must have PALS and NRP upon hire or within three (3) months of hire or transfer for new grad/new to service.
  • Post Partum: Must have NRP upon hire or within three (3) months of hire or transfer for new grad/new to service.
  • Surgical Trauma: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• The ability to work with culturally diverse people is a must.
• Bilingual is preferred.
• Must have excellent communication, time management, and customer service skills.
• Requires basic computer word processing skills (e.g., formatting, editing, printing, composing email, internet searches, etc.) to navigate through an electronic medical record using a computer successfully.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.