RN- Wound Care
The George Washington University Hospital
Washington, DC
Ostomy Care · Continence Management · Enterostomal Therapy
Posted Jul 24 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- Wound-Care
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Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
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About this role
GW Hospital is a renowned academic medical center located in the heart of Washington, DC. As a teaching hospital, we are committed to delivering the highest quality of care while advancing healthcare education and innovation. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Wound Care Registered Nurse with expertise in enterostomal therapy to join our team and provide specialized care for patients requiring wound, ostomy, and continence management. Key
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive assessments of patients with wounds, ostomies, and continence issues, developing individualized care plans. Provide expert clinical care, including wound debridement, ostomy site marking, and stoma care. Educate patients, families, and staff on wound, ostomy, and continence management, promoting patient self-care and recovery. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes. Utilize evidence-based practices to improve the quality of care and patient satisfaction. Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient care and progress. Serve as a clinical resource for wound care and enterostomal therapy within the hospital.
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“Experience: Minimum of 2 years of RN experience, with at least 1 year in wound care, ostomy, or enterostomal therapy preferred. Experience in an acute care setting str” · from this posting
Requirements
- RN
- District of Columbia RN license
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- BSN preferred
- Current RN license in the District of Columbia or ability to obtain prior to start
- Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (WOCN) certification required or must be obtained within one year of hire
- Minimum of 2 years of RN experience
- At least 1 year in wound care, ostomy, or enterostomal therapy preferred
- Experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive Compensation
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Prescription Drug Plan
Place
- City
- Washington, DC
- Median rent
- $1,954/mo
- Local household income
- $109,870/yr
- Metro price level
- 9% above the national average
- Campus
- George Washington UNIV Hospital
- Address
- 900 23RD ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20037
- CMS overall rating
- 2 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 339
- RN residency
- ANCC-accredited: The George Washington University Hospital - NRP at The George Washington Univ., through Apr 2028
rent and tenant-paid utilities
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Washington area index 108.9, where 100 is the national average.
Washington, DC blends monumental grandeur with livable neighborhood charm. From the historic rowhouses of Capitol Hill to the wooded trails of Rock Creek Park, the nation's capital offers renowned hospital systems, free Smithsonian museums, and Metro access that connects the city to surrounding suburbs.
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The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) is a 395-bed academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) in partnership with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Since opening…
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