Wound Ostomy RN

Providence; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Swedish Cherry Hill is seeking a clinical expert to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with ileostomies, colostomies, and urinary diversions. The role requires expertise in ostomy and wound care, and serves as a consultant for patients with skin integrity issues.

Required qualifications include WA RN license, BLS certification, and WOCN within 2 years of hire, with experience managing simple and complex wounds and ostomies.

Qualifications

• WA Registered Nurse License is required at hire.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) at hire.
• WOCN certification within 2 years of hire.
• Experience managing simple and complex wounds and ostomies.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with ileostomies, colostomies, and urinary diversions.
• Consult with patients with altered skin integrity, including pressure ulcers and complicated wounds.

Skills

WA Registered Nurse License

BLS - American Heart Association

WOCN within 2 years

Wound and ostomy care experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

BSN within five years of hire (preferred)

Job description

A clinical expert who assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care for patients with ileostomies, colostomies, and urinary diversions. Functions as a consultant for patients with altered skin integrity, including pressure ulcers and complicated wounds.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Cherry Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• WOCN within 2 years of hire
• Experience managing simple and complex wounds and ostomies (specialty areas may require additional experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school. Applicants without a BSN degree must actively pursue and attain a BSN within five years of hire. Continued employment by Swedish beyond five years is contingent upon attaining the BSN degree. Registered Nurses employed by Swedish prior to December 1, 2012 are encouraged to pursue the BSN degree, but obtaining the degree will not be a condition of employment.
• Upon hire: Board certification by the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurses Society (WOCN)

Why Join Providence Swedish?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.