Registered Nurse II Wound Ostomy CertifiedHCA Healthcare

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Registered Nurse II Wound Ostomy Certified

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Wound, Ostomy and Continence nurse isa RNwho has graduated from an Accredited Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) Nurse Program. The WOCN provides direct care and education for patients of all ages including the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatricpatientwho are experiencing disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, genitourinarytractand integumentary systems. Direct care will incorporate the following: abdominalstomas, fistulas, drains, acute and chronic wounds as well as urinary and fecal incontinence. The WOCN serves as a resource person in the areas of wounds, ostomies andcontinencecare and provides education to the patient, patient supportsystemand facility staff.

• The WOCN serves as a consultant in the management of patients with complicated fistulas, wounds,ostomiesand incontinence and provides recommendations for the effective andappropriate useof specialty beds, wound care products and ostomy supplies. Communicates appropriately to other employees and customers based on the situation and the age level of the person.

• The WOCN provides ostomy marking prior to surgery as requested by a physician.

• The WOCN serves asprimarypatient educator for all patients undergoing ostomy surgery as well asresourceperson for patients who have hadprevioussurgery. Education includes pre-operative and postoperativeteachings.

• The WOCN provides Outpatient Education with physician referral for patients with pouching problems or with skin problems related to the ostomy.

• The WOCN serves as an educator in the treatment of patients with ostomies, altered skin integrity and urinary incontinence for patients, patient families, nursing staff, physicians,administrationand other disciplines to augment and support education services. The WOCN usesappropriate teaching-learningprinciplesin order tobestfacilitatethe information. The WOCN presents relevant in-servicesregardingthe above-mentioned topics as requested by education or nursing directors.

• The WOCN establishes relationships with others throughoutMHSto develop a network and mentoring opportunities. Develops relationships with other departments within MHS andseeks outopportunities for integration and interaction.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• (OMS) Ostomy Management Specialist, or (WCC) Wound Care Certified, or (CWON) Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse, or (CWOCN) Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse
• Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma

No Travel Required

2+ years applicable RN experience preferred

Benefits

Methodist Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America.

As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. Weve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse II Wound Ostomy Certified opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

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