Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN with Wound/Ostomy Care experience for an inpatient wound care position requiring WOCN or WCC certification and 2+ years of experience.

Details

• Inpatient Wound & Ostomy unit in an acute care hospital setting
• Treats a minimum of 5-15 patients per day including new consults
• Works alongside 3-4 other RNs in this specialty role
• Manages ostomies, draining wounds, fistulas, and pressure, vascular, arterial, and diabetic ulcerations
• Treats skin conditions resulting from incontinence, surgical procedures, and trauma
• Uses Smith and Nephew wound vac systems
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Days shift schedule (4x10s)
• Float required to St Clare, St Elizabeth, St Frances, St Anthony, and St Anne as needed, sometimes planned in advance
• No weekend requirements
• No holiday requirements
• No call or standby requirements

Requirements

• Active WA or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• WOCN certification required, WCC via NAWCO will also be accepted
• CWON certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• No BSN required
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Manages and coordinates patient care and wound management through consults and recommendations in accordance with established standards and care plans
• Responsible for documentation, billing, and discharge planning for supplies
• Conducts identification, assessment, prevention, and continuing education related to wound care
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams
• Provided a phone for photo documentation purposes
• Orientation includes 12 hours of unit/department-specific training with a preceptor across all covered hospitals
• No color preference for scrubs
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply