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 the 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 nursing and medical plans 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 state-of-the-art facilities, including four trauma rooms and a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams.

In 2023, St. Anthony Hospital received Magnet designation, awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals worldwide. The hospital has also earned numerous awards and accreditations from organizations such as the American Heart Association, The Joint Commission, the Emergency Nurses Association, and the American College of Radiology.

At St. Anthony Hospital, we combine expert care with the latest in technology and innovation, offering opportunities to practice in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery, and more.

Pay

$35.17 - $63.07 per hour

Benefits

We are offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus in addition to up to $8,000 relocation assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.