[Urgent Search] Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse - Part Time

Job Description

ChristianaCare, with Hospitals in Wilmington and Newark, DE, is one of the largest health care providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of "America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. We have an excess of 1,100 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 care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, 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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Hourly Pay Range : $41.28 - $66.05

This pay rate / range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.