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Job Title: Clinical Nurse - Wound Ostomy - PRN
Location: Methodist Hospital
Department: Wound Management
Position Status: PRN (as needed)

About IU Health:
At IU Health, our culture is built on the foundations of Purpose, Kindness, Excellence, and Team. These guiding principles shape our relationships and interactions within our community. Whether you find yourself at Methodist Hospital, a designated Level One Trauma Center, or at University Hospital, renowned for its cutting-edge cancer research and comprehensive patient care, we offer a unique environment where you can apply your nursing and leadership skills.

Position Overview:
The Clinical Nurse - Wound Ostomy - PRN provides direction and coordination for a specific patient population with disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems. The primary area of expertise is in wound, ostomy, and continence management. This position also serves as a consultant to the healthcare team, offering specialized knowledge and support in these areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with wound, ostomy, and continence needs, ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery.
• Serve as a consultant to the healthcare team, providing expertise and guidance on best practices in wound and ostomy management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans and educate staff on wound and ostomy care techniques.
• Monitor patient progress and outcomes, adjusting care plans as necessary to optimize healing and patient comfort.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding wound care, ostomy management, and continence issues.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in wound and ostomy care through continuing education and professional development.

Qualifications:

• Associate of Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license required.
• Must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required; other advanced life support certifications may be required based on unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Current certification in Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing (CWOCN) is required within one year of becoming eligible for certification.

Why Join Us:
As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number one ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) Retirement Savings with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Forgiveness: A government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program: Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results: Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

If you'd like to learn more about our benefits, please view our benefits website: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you .

Join Us:
If you are an experienced RN with a passion for wound care and ostomy management, we invite you to apply for the Clinical Nurse - Wound Ostomy - PRN position. Your expertise will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of care for our patients in need of specialized services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.