RN – Procedure - Wound and Ostomy Clinic

Description:

Work Schedule:
80% FTE, day shift, scheduled between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

No weekends, no holidays.

Travel required to various locations.

This position will function primarily in the outpatient settings/clinics and primarily care for the ostomy patient population.

This position requires specific ostomy knowledge, therefore, certification in wound and ostomy is highly preferred.

Pay:


* Additional components of compensation may include:
+ Shift differential (for positions that require off shift hours)

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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:


* Work together to meet the needs of patients and families, to promote healing, and to improve quality of life.


* Collaborate as a key resource for patients, staff, and providers for wound, ostomy, continence, and skin care.

This position will focus primarily on the urological and fecal ostomy patient population.


* Establish goals and strategies for meeting care coordination needs across settings with the patient, family, and/or other care providers.


* Assist a team of specialists treating many types of chronic and hard-to-heal wounds as needed.

Conditions may include complex wounds, non-healing surgical wounds, pressure injuries and ulcers, traumatic wounds, wounds associated with leg swelling or related to slow blood flow to lower extremities.


* Utilize advanced wound treatments such as advanced tissue products, compression wraps, laser scar treatment, specialized dressings, surgical debridement, vacuum-assisted wound closure.


* Work on a great team that serves patients across multiple services throughout the hospital and/or ambulatory setting.

At UW Health, you will have:


* An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).


* Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.


* Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.


* Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.


* A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.


* A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.


* Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.


* The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications



* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience



* 6 months of relevant clinical nursing experi...