Wound Ostomy Nurse Clinician-Full-time Days

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is seeking a Wound Ostomy Nurse Clinician to provide specialized care for patients with wound and ostomy needs. The role involves working in a collaborative environment, conducting assessments, and implementing care plans while fostering patient education and mentor relationships. Comprehensive training, flexible work options, and extensive benefits are offered to support employee well-being.

Benefits

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year

$10,000 Student Loan Repayment

$1,000 Professional Development per year

$250 Wellbeing Fund per year

Matching 401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in Illinois required.
• 2 years of experience in care settings.
• Wound and ostomy training certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based wound care and ostomy assessments.
• Support the care team in treatment options and prevention.
• Conduct patient education and mentoring.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Wound Ostomy Nurse Clinician-Full-time Days

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The salary range for this position is $42.50 - $63.12 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

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Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay
  
  

Description

The Wound/Ostomy Nurse Clinician (WONC) reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The WONC works within an interprofessional environment that requires exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, clinical, leadership and support services. This role requires the use of nursing skills to perform patient assessments and implement nursing interventions; the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving patient care issues; and coordinate patient education for the population this role serves.

The WONC works collaboratively with the clinical care team to provide specialized patient care while utilizing critical thinking, leveraging therapeutic communication, and building interpersonal relationships. This role strives to improve team effectiveness and system processes to improve patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

The WONC participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the interprofessional team to advance the patient’s plan of care and achieve exceptional outcomes. The WONC remains committed to wound and ostomy care from prevention practices to intervention. The WONC contributes to the infrastructure of the Wound/Ostomy program.

Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence-based wound/ostomy care for patients
• Conduct wound assessments and provide guidance regarding etiology and pressure injury staging
• Support the patient care team in wound-related prevention and treatment options
• Conduct ostomy markings and assessments for new and established ostomies; provide post-operative care, teaching, and direction for follow-up
• Participate in prevalence survey and ongoing surveillance of pressure injuries
• Identify trends in nursing practice and establish plan with local leadership team to support quality patient care with pressure injury prevention
• Collect and analyze pressure injury data, identify expected outcomes, and provide input on the development and implementation of an individualized plan of care
• Coordinate care delivery and evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes
• Perform a comprehensive assessment of patient needs utilizing the nursing process when appropriate and based on findings, seek solutions and offer recommendations to the interprofessional team
• Identify and define abnormalities detected in assessments and procedures, and take appropriate remedial action.
• Collaborate with clinical and support services and outside agencies or facilities in order to coordinate appropriate patient care
• Triage incoming telephone calls using clinical assessment skills and service standards
• Serve as a resource for staff and physicians for problem solving and decision-making. Maintain a consistent alertness to patient care needs and take a proactive approach to address/resolve issues.
• Make recommendations regarding new policies and procedures designed to improve the patient experience. Ensure that new policies and procedures are implemented in a timely manner.
• Assist with the initiation and coordination of patient education
• Provide teaching to staff on both a formal and informal basis. Participate in community outreach education, patient support groups or specialty-related educational programs offered to hospital and community nurses.
• Develop and implement innovations in patient and family centered care that fosters quality, safety and effectiveness and serve as a model of care.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or higher
• Current State of Illinois, Registered Professional Nurse license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR through American Heart Association.
• 2 years of experience in ambulatory care and/or inpatient care
• Wound and ostomy training through a WOCN Society accredited program with certification on both scopes through the WOCN Certification Board. (must be current or enrolled upon hire and completed within 1 year)
• Experience in specialty clinical area.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, management, staff and other customers.
• Customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving customer issues.
• Ability to effectively handle challenging situations.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes in work environment, delays or unexpected events.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and monitors own work for accuracy.
  
  

Preferred:

• Proficiency in EPIC.
• Master’s degree in Nursing.
  
  

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care

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