Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse Part Time

ChristianaCare with Hospitals in Wilmington and Newark DE is one of the largest health care providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of Americas Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. We have an excess of 1100 beds between our two hospitals and are committed to delivering the best patient care in the region. We are currently seeking a part time 20 hours a week Wound Care RN. During the 8 week orientation you will work out of both the Newark and Wilmington campuses. Are you an expert at treating wounds If so please apply.

ChristianaCare benefits:

Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to access to backup care services for dependents through retirement planning services financial coaching fitness and wellness reimbursement and phenomenal discounts through several vendors for hotels rental cars theme parks shows sporting events movie tickets and much more!

Our medical/dental/vision benefits are available to our caregivers on their first day of employment! And we offer two different mechanisms toward planning for your retirement a 403(b) and a defined contribution plan.

The primary function of the WOCN is to serve as the clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with select disorders of the gastrointestinal genitourinary and integumentary systems. This role offers an opportunity for an expert RN to demonstrate their skill in an autonomous work environment where support is available and offered whenever requested. This part time role will work 20 hours each week 40 hours per pay period will require the successful candidate to work Monday through Friday 8-4:30 2 days one week and three days the other week of the pay period; weekends are not generally required though may be a necessity occasionally based upon business need; no holidays on call or overnight work.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY:

• Serves as a consultant in the management of patients with wounds fistulas ostomies and/or incontinence issues.
• Facilitates the learning process for patients/families with wounds ostomies and/or incontinence by influencing changes in behavior knowledge attitudes and/or acquisition of psychomotor skills.
• Demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to deliver care appropriate to infant adolescent adult and geriatric patients.
• Provides informative programs to staff for the purpose of developing skills and knowledge related to patients/families with wounds ostomies fistulas and/or incontinence.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: We seek a graduate of an accredited school of nursing BSN required and MSN preferred. You will possess 3-5 years of acute care nursing experience leadership is preferred. WOCN certification is preferred; or completion of certification required within 2 years of starting.

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