Registered Nurse; RN - Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse - Enterstomal Therapy - St. Vincent M

Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse - Enterstomal Therapy - St. Vincent Medical Center

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Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a faith-based Catholic Healthcare Ministry committed to serving the poor and underserved of our community since 1853. Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a Regional Tertiary care facility serving a 150-mile radius of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.

St. Vincent has been a well-established leader in quality healthcare as demonstrated by being verified as a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, designated as a STEMI Center, as well as Comprehensive Stroke Center verified by the Joint Commission.

SUMMARY: The WOCN (ET Nurse Clinician) has current knowledge and skills related to Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing. Serves as Educator to patients with ostomies, wounds or incontinence and/or their families; educator to the nursing staff, ancillary personnel and community, and consultant. Provides care to neonates, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

MINIMUM EDUCATION
: 4-year Bachelors Degree in Nursing

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
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Current RN License; national certification as wound and ostomy nurse, (continence optional) within two years of acceptance of position if not certified at time of hire.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Must have a minimum of three years acute care experience, specializing in Medical/Surgical or Critical Care nursing. Must possess the necessary analytical skills to assess needs and develop, implement and evaluate programs. Must have interpersonal, verbal and written skills necessary to effectively communicate patients and staff.

Mercy Health offers a range of benefits, including:

• Higher Pay Scales and Sign-On Incentives
• Accredited Residency Programs & Specialty Fellowships
• Flexible Schedule to live the life you deserve
• Preceptor Pay
• Rewarding Higher Differentials with working on the Weekend

Mercy Health is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.