IU Health·Indianapolis, Indiana
The Clinical Nurse provides direction and coordination for patients with gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary disorders. They serve as a consultant to the healthcare team, developing individualized care plans and educating staff and patients on wound and ostomy management.
Location: On-site at Methodist Hospital
Clinical Nurse - Wound Ostomy
Shift: Monday – Friday Day shift (4) 10 hour shifts or (5) 8 hours shifts; No weekends, nights or Holidays
The Clinical Nurse - Wound Ostomy provides direction and coordination for a specific patient population with disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems supporting the IU Health Way. The primary area of expertise is in wound, ostomy, and continence management. This role also serves as a consultant to the healthcare team in the area of expertise, ensuring optimal patient care and management.
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The Clinical Nurse - Wound Ostomy specializes in managing complex wound, ostomy, and continence cases, offering expert guidance and support to the care team. The role involves developing individualized care plans, providing education, and ensuring best practices in wound and ostomy care are implemented. The nurse acts as a clinical resource, promoting patient-centered, evidence-based practices within the department.
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Why IU Health?
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Candidates must have an Associate of Nursing degree and a current Indiana RN license, with a BSN preferred. Certification in Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing (CWOCN) is required within one year of eligibility, along with BLS certification.
Market context
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