Registered Nurse (RN)- Wound & Ostomy Care (AM

Responsibilities

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.

• 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.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match

• Education
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  Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN preferred.
• Licensure
  :
  Current RN license in the District of Columbia (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Certification
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  Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (WOCN) certification required or must be obtained within one year of hire.
• 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 strongly preferred.

EEO Statement
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