GW Hospital is a renowned academic medical center located in the heart of Washington, DC. As a teaching hospital, we are committed to delivering the highest quality of care while advancing healthcare education and innovation. We are 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. Key
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.
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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
At least 1 year in wound care, ostomy, or enterostomal therapy preferred
Experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred
Benefits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Competitive Compensation
Growth and Development Opportunities
Prescription Drug Plan
About the employer
The George Washington University Hospital
Academic Medical Center
The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) is a 395-bed academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) in partnership with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Since opening…
395 beds
4.1 Google rating
What reviewers appreciate
+No mandatory overtime; nurses can schedule their own shifts
+L.E.A.R.N. Clinical Nurse Advancement Program with monetary rewards
+Professional development allowance and annual education allowance
What reviewers flag
−Work environment described as 'challenging,' which may indicate high-acuity or high-pressure conditions typical of a Level I Trauma Center in an urban academic medical center
−Limited specific negative feedback available from provided sources to fully assess workplace challenges
Benefits: GW Hospital offers competitive compensation with shift differentials, annual certification bonuses, and RN referral bonuses. Benefits include excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, a 401(k) with company match up to 6%, relocation assistance, professional development and annual education allowances, and access to the L.E.A.R.N. Clinical Nurse Advancement Program…
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