Inpatient Clinical Nurse-Wound Ostomy-PRN
You'll manage complex wound, ostomy and continence cases and guide the care team on them. IU Health is an academic medical center.
- Shift and hours
- 8-hour or 10-hour shifts, Monday to Friday · Days only, no nights Monday - Friday 8-hour or 10-hour shifts No weekends, nights or Holidays
- Unit and setting
- Methodist and University Hospital, on-site for a specific patient population with disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems
- License
- RN license Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana.Current Indiana RN license
- Term
- Per Diem Position: Inpatient Clinical Nurse - Wound Ostomy - PRNPRN (as needed)
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current Indiana RN license Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana. Check your license
- Certification
- BLS from the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Certification
- CWOCN certification within 1 year of eligibility Current certification in Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing (CWOCN) within 1 year of eligibility for certification.
- Education
- Associate degree in nursing (ASN) Associates of Nursing (ASN) required.
- Also asks
- Knowledge of wound management, ostomy care and related medical terminology Knowledge of wound management, ostomy care, and related medical terminology.
- Also asks
- Able to serve as a clinical resource and consultant on the healthcare team Ability to serve as a clinical resource and consultant within the healthcare team.
Preferred
- Certification
- Active WOC certification, or enrolled in a WOC education program Active Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) certification/s or current enrollment in a WOC education program strongly preferred.
- Education
- BSN preferred Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Experience
- Clinical experience in wound, ostomy and continence care Clinical experience in wound, ostomy, and continence care preferred.
What it pays
Benefits
- BenefitsCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefitsCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
The role and schedule
- Patients
- Patients with GI, genitourinary and integumentary disorders needing wound, ostomy or continence care for a specific patient population with disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems
- Day to day
- Clinical direction and coordination for wound, ostomy and continence patients Provide clinical direction and coordination for patients with wound, ostomy, and continence needs.
- Day to day
- Individualized care plans for patients in the specialty Develop and implement individualized care plans for patients within the specialty.
- Day to day
- Consultant to the healthcare team on wound and ostomy care Serve as a consultant and resource for the healthcare team regarding specialized wound and ostomy care.
- Hours stated
- Monday – Friday 8-hour or 10-hour shifts; No weekends, nights or Holidays
- Weekends
- No weekends No weekends, nights or Holidays
- Holidays
- No holidays
- Details
- Based at On-Site Methodist and University Hospital Location: On-Site Methodist and University Hospital
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Location: On-Site Methodist and University Hospital Position: Inpatient Clinical Nurse - Wound Ostomy - PRN Shift: Monday – Friday 8-hour or 10-hour shifts; No weekends, nights or Holidays The inpatient Clinical Nurse - Wound Ostomy provides direction and coordination for a specific patient population with disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems supporting the IU Health Way. The primary area of expertise is in wound, ostomy, and continence management. This role also serves as a consultant to the healthcare team in the area of expertise, ensuring optimal patient care and management.
Position Overview
The inpatient Clinical Nurse - Wound Ostomy specializes in managing complex wound, ostomy, and continence cases, offering expert guidance and support to the care team. The role involves developing individualized care plans, providing education, and ensuring best practices in wound and ostomy care are implemented. The nurse acts as a clinical resource, promoting patient-centered, evidence-based practices within the department.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical direction and coordination for patients with wound, ostomy, and continence needs.
- Serve as a consultant and resource for the healthcare team regarding specialized wound and ostomy care.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans for patients within the specialty.
- Educate patients and staff on wound, ostomy, and continence management practices.
- Ensure compliance with departmental policies and standards related to wound and ostomy care.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Associates of Nursing (ASN) required.
- Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Licensure & Certifications:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Current certification in Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing (CWOCN) within 1 year of eligibility for certification.
- Other advanced life support certifications may be required per department policies.
- Active Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) certification/s or current enrollment in a WOC education program strongly preferred.
- Experience & Knowledge:
- Clinical experience in wound, ostomy, and continence care preferred.
- Knowledge of wound management, ostomy care, and related medical terminology.
- Ability to serve as a clinical resource and consultant within the healthcare team.
Why IU Health?
As part of Indiana’s largest healthcare system, we offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
- A dynamic, supportive environment dedicated to excellence in education and patient care
To learn more about our benefits, visit: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you Join IU Health! Become part of Indiana’s leading healthcare system committed to fostering professional growth, innovative education, and exemplary patient care. Support your colleagues and patients through expert nursing education and development. Ready to influence professional growth and excellence? Apply today to become an Clinical Nurse - Wound Ostomy at IU Health!
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