Wound Ostomy Nurse Clinician

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 48,139,000 - 61,893,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Part-time schedule

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a part-time registered nurse to provide care for pediatric patients with chronic wounds and ostomies. The role emphasizes family-centered care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and education for families and staff.

Required BSN and Ohio RN licensure; Wound Ostomy Certification within 12 months. Valid driver’s license may be needed; 24 hours/week schedule supports flexible care delivery.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required and Ohio RN license.
• Wound Ostomy Certification within first 12 months of employment.
• Pediatric nursing experience preferred.
• Valid Ohio driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care for children with wounds and ostomies using a family-centered approach.
• Collaborates with clinicians to develop individualized skin integrity and wound plans.
• Administers treatments to improve outcomes while managing costs and risks.
• Participates in education for patients, families, staff, and community.

Skills

Nursing

Wound care

Pediatric care

Family-centered care

Education

BSN

Job description

Overview:Part-time, 24 hours per weekBenefits Eligible | Pay to commensurate with experienceThe Comprehensive Wound Care Program at NCH offers children and families comprehensive care from a multi-disciplinary team of nationally recognized clinicians with expertise in chronic and non-healing wounds. This program is unique in central Ohio dedicated to pediatric patients, from infants to young adults.Job Description Summary:Provides nursing care, consultation and coordination of services for patients with chronic wounds, acute pressure injuries and ostomies. Fosters effective communication among health care professionals who provide nursing care to children with altered skin integrity and ostomies. Develops and implements educational programs for patients, caregivers and families, hospital staff, and community health personnel. Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Maintains a current Ohio Nursing License.Job Description:Essential Functions:Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.Collaborates with practitioners and nurses to identify patients in need of an individualized plan to promote skin integrity or manage wounds and ostomies.Administers treatments in a manner that improves clinical outcomes and reduces risk or cost. Ensures delivery of preventive services, health promotion activities and other interventions that proactively address potential risks. Aware of evidence based standards and applicable national standards.Participates in policy and procedure development, continuing education, continuous quality improvement, product selection and testing, research and/or evidenced based practice. Evaluates outcomes and makes recommendations for further improvements.Engages in the “workplace community” by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, and representing staff at relevant meetings and then reporting important information and updates back to staff.Education Requirement:BSN, required.Licensure Requirement:Licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Ohio, required.Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.Certifications:Wound Ostomy Certification within first 12 months of employment, required.Experience:Clinical skill and knowledge in the nursing care of children including normal growth and development and/or clinical expertise in specialized area, required.Physical Requirements:OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Electricity, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulderFREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Color vision, Depth perception, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near, Squat/kneel, Standing, WalkingCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting\"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet\"