12 Wound/Ostomy Care Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Wound / Ostomy Care
$2,591/wk
Contract Details
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Additional Information
An interview may not be available prior to offer.
At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Special Requests:
- Cannot have worked at any CommonSpirit location within the last 12 months.
- Cannot apply to more than one job order on the same unit and shift at the facility.
Unit Details:
- Inpatient wound and ostomy care.
- Common diagnoses/types of wounds include ostomies and/or draining wounds or fistulas about 25%; pressure, vascular, arterial and diabetic ulcerations; skin conditions resulting from incontinence, surgical procedures and/or trauma; skin/tissue integrity issues; altered continence; and wound vacs.
- Manages and coordinates patient care and wound management consults and recommendations in accordance with established standards, defined timelines, and the overall plan of care; includes documentation and billing, discharge supply coordination, identification, assessment, prevention, continuing education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Phone provided for photo documentation.
- Uses Smith & Nephew wound vacs.
Shift & Scheduling:
- No weekend requirements.
- No holiday requirements.
- No call.
Floating Requirements:
- Provides inpatient wound care coverage and may float to St. Clare, St. Elizabeth, St. Frances, St. Anthony, and St. Anne as needed; floating may sometimes be planned in advance.
Eligibility as Current/Previous Employee: Must disclose previous employment on your resume or elsewhere within the submission for a DNU check.
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
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Wound/Ostomy Care Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
Certified Wound/Ostomy Care nurses are Registered Nurses with a BSN who undergo specialized training in wound and ostomy care. These nurses are responsible for teaching the patient how to care for their wound, ostomy, or fistula and for troubleshooting complicated cases. Wound/Ostomy Care nurses collaborate with physicians and members of the healthcare team to achieve better patient outcomes. Nurses who specialize in wound and ostomy care are excellent resources and typically enjoy one-on-one patient care. The average annual salary in the United States for a Wound/Ostomy Care nurse is $83,000.
Wound/Ostomy Care Travel Nurse Jobs
Wound/Ostomy Care nurses work in hospitals, clinics, home health, and as consultants. They provide care and instruction for patients who have wounds, fistulas, and ostomies such as ileostomies or urostomies. Wound/Ostomy Care nurses may manage acute or chronic wounds. Job descriptions for these nurses require the need for critical thinking skills, patient education, and collaboration within the healthcare team. Do you have Wound or Ostomy Care experience? Apply today and land your dream travel nurse job.