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Job Description

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Ready to influence professional growth and support staff development? Apply today to become a Practitioner in Nursing Professional Development at IU Health Bloomington Hospital!

Location: Methodist Hospital
Shift: PRN, Rotating Days (No weekends or holidays)

Join IU Health as a Clinical Nurse - Wound Ostomy (PRN)

At IU Health, Purpose, Kindness, Excellence, and Team are the foundation of our culture and the guiding principles that shape all our relationships. Whether you are at Methodist Hospital, a Level One Trauma Center, or University Hospital, home to the latest advances in cancer research and cutting-edge care, as a Clinical Nurse for Wound Ostomy with IU Health, you will have a uniquely exciting opportunity to apply your leadership skills in a dynamic environment.

We are currently seeking a Clinical Nurse - Wound Ostomy (PRN) to support our Enterostomal Therapy Department at Methodist Hospital. This position offers the flexibility of PRN hours with a schedule of rotating days, no weekends, and no holidays! If you are a Registered Nurse looking for the next step in your career, apply today!

Position Overview

The Clinical Nurse - Wound Ostomy provides direction and coordination for patients with disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems. The primary area of expertise is in wound, ostomy, and continence management. This role also serves as a consultant to the healthcare team, offering specialized knowledge and support to optimize patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage care for patients with complex wound, ostomy, and continence needs.
• Serve as a clinical expert and resource to the healthcare team in area of specialty.
• Educate patients and families on wound care, ostomy management, and prevention strategies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans.
• Maintain current certification in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (CWOCN) within 1 year of eligibility.
• Provide consultation and support to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education:
  • Associates of Nursing (ASN) required.
  • Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Licensure:
  • Current Indiana RN license or active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
  • Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Advanced life support certifications as required by patient care policies.
  • Certification in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (CWOCN) within 1 year of eligibility.
• Experience:
  • Prior clinical experience in wound care, ostomy management, or a related field preferred.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system-and the number 1 ranked healthcare provider in Indiana-we offer a range of benefits to support your professional and personal growth, including:

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness through government programs (for qualifying participants)
• Employee Assistance Program - free counseling services
• Healthy Results wellness program with biweekly financial incentives based on participation

To learn more, visit our benefits website: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you

Ready to make an impact? Apply today to join IU Health as a Clinical Nurse - Wound Ostomy at Methodist Hospital!

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.