Registered Nurse; RN - In-Patient Wound Care

Overview

Compensation: $35.22 - $57.52 per hour based on prior experience. Evening differential: $2.50 per hour. Night differential: $3.00 per hour. Weekend differential: $3.00 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking and opportunities for advancement.

Registered Nurse consultant that serves as part of the wound care team. Members of the wound care team assess patients with or at risk for pressure injuries, identify treatment options, and implement wound care best practices across the healthcare system.

• WOCN consultant in management of patients with draining wounds, fistulas, and altered skin integrity due to pressure necrosis, drainage or incontinence.
• Provides in‑service programs as needed for nursing and medical staff.
• Serves as resource person for inpatients and outpatients who have had previous ostomy surgery.
• Primary educator to patients undergoing ostomy surgery.
• Evaluates ostomy and skin care products, supplies and practice methods on a continuing basis.
• Maintains level of competence and currency in WOC nursing.
• Maintains data collection as designated.
• Uses effective interpersonal skills to communicate with patients, families, and the health team.

• Wound Care Certification & Ostomy Management Certification must be completed within 12 months of hire.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science preferred, Associate’s Degree required.
• Experience:
  
  Two years of prior RN nursing experience required, including experience in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing practice.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration/Professional Designation:
  • OH Registered Nurse licensure required.
  • WCC & OMS preferred or completed within 12 months of hire.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re‑training required during orientation prior to providing patient care; ongoing BLS maintenance required throughout employment.