Rn Wound Ostomy, West Penn Hospital

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Patient assessment and care planning
Wound management and debridement
Ostomy care and education
The hospital-based Wound Ostomy Nurse serves as a clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems

Job Summary

  • The hospital-based Wound Ostomy Nurse serves as a clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems.
  • Professional responsibilities are carried out through direct patient care, clinical consultation, education, research, and administration.
  • West Penn Hospital has four-time Magnet® recognition, private patient rooms, free employee parking and a generous benefit package.

Matching Summary

The hospital-based Wound Ostomy Nurse serves as a clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • patient assessment and care planning
  • wound management and debridement
  • ostomy care and education
  • continence disorder management
  • clinical consultation and education

Nice-to-have

  • transforming the future of healthcare
  • inclusive and valuing fresh perspectives
  • best growth and educational opportunities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing or relevant experience
  • WOCN-accredited wound, ostomy and continence nursing education program
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Current State of PA RN licensure
  • CPR certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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