Clinical Nurse-Wound Ostomy

Position: Clinical Nurse - Wound Ostomy Shift: Monday – Friday Day shift (4) 10 hour shifts or (5) 8 hour shifts; No weekends, nights or Holidays Position Overview: The Clinical Nurse - Wound Ostomy provides direction and coordination for a specific patient population with disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems supporting the IU Health Way. The primary area of expertise is in wound, ostomy, and continence management. This role also serves as a consultant to the healthcare team in the area of expertise, ensuring optimal patient care and management. Key Responsibilities: Serve as a consultant and resource for the healthcare team regarding specialized wound and ostomy care. Develop and implement individualized care plans for patients within the specialty. Educate patients and staff on wound, ostomy, and continence management practices. Ensure compliance with departmental policies and standards related to wound and ostomy care. Clinical Direction and Coordination: Provide clinical direction and coordination for patients with wound, ostomy, and continence needs. Serve as a consultant and resource for the healthcare team regarding specialized wound and ostomy care. Develop and implement individualized care plans for patients within the specialty. Educate patients and staff on wound, ostomy, and continence management practices. Ensure compliance with departmental policies and standards related to wound and ostomy care. Qualifications & Requirements: Education: Associates of Nursing (ASN) required. Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred. Licensure & Certifications: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA). Current certification in Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing (CWOCN) within 1 year of eligibility for certification. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per department policies. Experience & Knowledge: Clinical experience in wound, ostomy, and continence care preferred. Knowledge of wound management, ostomy care, and related medical terminology. Ability to serve as a clinical resource and consultant within the healthcare team. Why IU Health? As part of Indiana’s largest healthcare system, we offer: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth A dynamic, supportive environment dedicated to excellence in education and patient care To learn more about our benefits, visit: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Indiana University Health