RN Wound Ostomy-Saint Vincent Hospital

Highmark Health Company; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a hospital-based Wound Ostomy Nurse in Erie, PA to serve as a clinical resource for acute and rehabilitative care with expertise in wound, ostomy, and continence care. This full-time role involves delivering care, education, and consultation across diverse patient needs and staff training.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s in nursing, 2–4 years of recent experience, PA RN licensure or eNLC, CPR certification, and preferably CWOCN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
• 2–4 years of recent, relevant nursing experience preferred.
• PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure via eNLC required.
• Current CPR certification; CWOCN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to deliver care to patients with WOC needs.
• Maintain current assessment and therapeutic communication skills.
• Participate in committees related to wound, ostomy, and continence issues.
• Provide consultation for individuals with altered skin integrity.
• Guide staff in implementing protocols for skin breakdown.
• Provide appropriate debridement of devitalized tissue as ordered.
• Educate patients and caregivers on skin care and wound management.
• Validate pressure ulcer data collection for nursing quality indicators.
• Assess stoma and initiate appropriate procedures for stoma care.
• Identify risk factors for urinary or fecal continence disorders.

Skills

WOC Nursing

Patient Education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

About This Role

The hospital-based Wound Ostomy Nurse serves as a clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems. This role is ideal for nurses with expertise in wound, ostomy, and continence care.

Highlights

• Location: Erie, PA
• Facility: Saint Vincent Hospital
• Schedule: Full-time

What You'll Do

• Utilize the nursing process to deliver care to patients with WOC needs.
• Maintain current assessment and therapeutic communication skills.
• Participate in committees related to wound, ostomy, and continence issues.
• Provide consultation for individuals with altered skin integrity.
• Guide staff in implementing protocols for skin breakdown.
• Provide appropriate debridement of devitalized tissue as ordered.
• Educate patients and caregivers on skin care and wound management.
• Validate pressure ulcer data collection for nursing quality indicators.
• Assess stoma and initiate appropriate procedures for stoma care.
• Identify risk factors for urinary or fecal continence disorders.

Requirements

• Education:
  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or relevant experience.
• Experience:
  • 2 to 4 years of recent, relevant nursing experience preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Current State of PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure through eNLC.
  • Current certification in tri-specialty (CWOCN) preferred.
  • CPR certification required.

About Highmark Health

Highmark Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on innovative solutions and comprehensive services to improve health outcomes for the communities they serve.