Registered Nurse - Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse

Veterans Health Administration; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO: 50 days per year

Federal pension

Federal health/vision/dental

Federal life insurance

Licensure: unrestricted license

Work schedule: Mon-Fri 07:30-16:00

Telework: Not Available

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Registered Nurse - Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse for the Fargo VA Health Care System. The role focuses on delivering direct and indirect patient-centered care in wound, ostomy, and continence management within Surgical/Specialty Care.

The RN will educate staff, evaluate products, and participate in the Pressure Injury Prevention and Management Committee, contributing clinical expertise to improve patient

Qualifications

• RN licensure in any US state.
• Experience with wound/ostomy/continence care preferred.
• Ability to educate and train healthcare staff on best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient-centered care for wound, ostomy, and continence management.
• Evaluate products and supplies for wound/ostomy care and follow clinical protocols.
• Educate healthcare staff on wound, ostomy, and continence care; serve as clinical expert on committee work.

Skills

Wound care

Ostomy care

Continence care

Clinical expertise

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Registered Nurse - Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Registered Nurse - Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse is assigned to the Surgical/Specialty Care Service Line and provides direct and indirect patient-centered care related to wound, ostomy, and continence management to the patients of the Fargo VA Health Care System.

Key Responsibilities

The duties of the RN - Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse include, but are not limited to: Manage and maintain the Wound, Ostomy, and Conti… Evaluate and recommend products and supplies used in wound, ostomy, and continence care. Follow approved clinical practice protocols and Medical Center standards. Educate and train healthcare staff on best practices for wound, ostomy, and continence care and management. Serve as a clinical expert and resource for wound, ostomy, and continence care, including participation on the Pressure Injury Prevention and Management Committee.

Assess learning needs and provide education to nursing and support staff on wound, ostomy, and continence care.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:

• VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
• Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 0730-1600
• Telework: Not Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $70449 – $117446/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.