RN Wound Ostomy
About the Role
As our Wound Ostomy RN, you will serve as the clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems. You will provide the full scope of WOC(ET) nursing practice, including direct patient care for complex draining wounds, ostomies, fistulae, dermal ulcers, tubes, and incontinence. Additionally, you will engage in education, counseling, research, and administration regarding these specialties.
Responsibilities
- Assess and identify patient needs through direct observation, examination, patient and/or responsible person(s) interviews, and medical records.
- Manage WOC(ET) nursing office operations and program development, as well as outpatient services for all patients within WOC(ET) nurse practice.
- Plan patient care to reflect goals that are realistic, measurable, and consistent with the medical plan of care, including discharge planning.
- Implement the nursing and medical plan of care through safe and therapeutically effective interventions.
- Provide educational opportunities regarding guidelines of care for patients within WOC(ET) nursing practice.
- Evaluate patient progress toward expected outcomes.
Requirements
- Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
- RN License; current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact.
- Current Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association.
- Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse (preferred).
- Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in acute care or wound care setting.
About the Workplace
Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center providing a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region. The hospital features a state-of-the-art medical campus and serves as the home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms, including the T-10 room, and a dedicated field-to-surgery suite available 24/7, the staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients.
In 2023, St. Anthony Hospital received Magnet designation, an achievement awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals worldwide. The hospital has also earned numerous awards and certifications from organizations such as the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, The Joint Commission, the Emergency Nurses Association, and many others.
Benefits
We are offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus in addition to up to $8,000 relocation assistance to new hires who meet eligibility requirements.
Pay
Pay range: $35.17 - $63.07 per hour.