Wound Ostomy Nurse Clinician

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH, is seeking a part-time registered nurse to join the Comprehensive Wound Care Program. You will provide nursing care for children with chronic wounds, ostomies and acute injuries, and coordinate services with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes patient and family education, advocacy, and ongoing quality improvement. Ohio RN licensure and a BSN are required, with WOC certification to be earned within 12 months.

Qualifications

• BSN, required.
• Licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Ohio, required.
• Wound Ostomy Certification within first 12 months of employment, required.
• Clinical skill and knowledge in the nursing care of children.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Engages in policy and procedure development, continuing education, continuous quality improvement, product selection and testing, research and/or evidenced based practice.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Education

BSN

Job description

Overview

Part-time, 24 hours per week Benefits Eligible | Pay to commensurate with experience

The 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.

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 shoulder

FREQUENTLY:

• 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, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY:

• Audible speech, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting

Disclaimer

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.

EEO / Diversity Statement

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

Company Culture

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.