Wound Care RN - Enterostomal Therapy

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, WA

Hospitals

About the position

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) is seeking a skilled and compassionate Wound Care Registered Nurse with expertise in enterostomal therapy to join our team and provide specialized care for patients requiring wound, ostomy, and continence management. As a renowned academic medical center located in Washington, D.C., GW Hospital is committed to delivering the highest quality of care while advancing healthcare education and innovation. The hospital has been recognized as a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report and has achieved high performance in several specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of patients with wounds, ostomies, and continence issues, developing individualized care plans.
• Provide expert clinical care, including wound debridement, ostomy site marking, and stoma care.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on wound, ostomy, and continence management, promoting patient self-care and recovery.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Utilize evidence-based practices to improve the quality of care and patient satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient care and progress.
• Serve as a clinical resource for wound care and enterostomal therapy within the hospital.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in the District of Columbia (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (WOCN) certification required or must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience, with at least 1 year in wound care, ostomy, or enterostomal therapy preferred.
• Experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match