Registered Nurse - WV OP Wound Care - Part Time - First Shift

Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-deductible health plan

Dental & vision insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement match

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

HSA/FSAs

Job summary

Valley Health System in West Virginia seeks an experienced RN Level II to join our WOC Services team. You will accurately assess wound, ostomy, and continence patients, document findings in the medical record, and participate in discharge planning and education for patients and caregivers.

This role requires a minimum of 5 years of RN experience, WV licensure, and WOC certification within 24 months. You will collaborate across care teams, apply evidence-based practice, and support ongoing

Qualifications

• RN licensure in WV or eligibility required.
• Wound/ostomy/continence certification within 24 months of hire.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Assess wound, ostomy and continence patients and document findings.
• Input charges for procedures into the medical record.
• Collaborate on care plans, discharge planning and education.
• Educate patients, families and caregivers on care needs.
• Serve as a consultant on complex wound/ostomy issues and pursue certification.

Skills

RN experience 5+ years

Wound care

Ostomy care

Continence care

Evidence-based practice

Team communication

Education

RN license WV or eligible

BSN preferred

Job description

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department W.O.C. SERVICES - 557143 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) Pay Range $32.35 - $44.67

Job Description

Meets all requirements of an RN Level II.

Accurately assesses all wound, ostomy, and continence patients. Documents all pertinent wound/ostomy/continence information in the medical record. This includes, but is not limited to, wound measurements, descriptions, photographs, current treatment regimen, and interventions in place. Accurately inputs charges for procedures in the medical record. Uses critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice in the evaluation and selection of patient care products. Demonstrates proficiency with the application of wound dressings. Demonstrates proficiency with the evaluation of ostomies and ostomy appliances. Professionally communicates with and educates the patient care team. Professionally communicates with and educates the patient and their family or other caregivers. Collaborates with the patient care team and establishes a plan of care using evidenced based practice. This also includes discharge planning, education, and DME supplies. Serves as a consultant and nurse expert providing evidence-based guidance and instruction on complex wound, ostomy and continence issues to peers, hospital committees, other entities, and home health agencies. Seeks out or maintains certification. Actively participates in continuing education and stays abreast of best practices in the field.

Qualifications

• Education Associates Nursing (RN Diploma, ASN or ADN) required.
• Bachelors Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Experience Minimum of 5 years of clinical RN experience required.
• Certification & Licensures Current licensure or licensure eligible as an RN in the state of WV.
• Wound, Ostomy, and/or Continence Nursing Certification required within 24 months of hire.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required.
• New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
• Computer literacy required.

Benefits

• Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
• Discounts to on-campus dining and more.

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include: A Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Retirement Savings Match A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it!