Registered Nurse (RN)- Wound & Ostomy Care (AM)

About Us 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. 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. Serve as a clinical resource for wound care and enterostomal therapy within the hospital. Main 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 Qualifications Education : Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN preferred. Licensure : Current RN license in the District of Columbia (or ability to obtain prior to start). Certification : Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (WOCN) certification required or must be obtained within one year of hire. Experience : 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. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Health Services