Primary Job Title:
Wound Ostomy Nurse
Alternate/Related Job Titles:
Wound Care RN
Ostomy Nurse
WOC Nurse (Wound, Ostomy, Continence)
Wound Care Specialist RN
Clinical Wound Care Nurse
Location:
Newport Beach, CA
Onsite Flexibility:
Onsite
Contract Details:
Position Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Start: As Soon As Possible
Pay Rate: $70/hr
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Summary:
The Wound Ostomy Nurse (RN) functions as the clinical resource for patients and staff in the management of ostomy, continence disorders, acute and chronic wounds, skin breakdown, and fistulae.
This role provides direct inpatient and outpatient wound and ostomy care, delivers patient and family education pre- and post-operatively, and partners with the healthcare team to improve skin integrity outcomes and eliminate hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs).
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as clinical resource for ostomy, continence, wound, and skin management
Provide direct wound and ostomy care in inpatient and outpatient settings
Deliver patient and family education for wound and ostomy management
Assist healthcare team in evaluation of skin and wound products and equipment
Provide educational programs, in-services, and bedside teaching for nursing staff
Stay current with advances in wound and skin care practices
Assess all patients with Stage 3 or greater pressure injuries
Evaluate and report hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) per reporting requirements
Assess hospital-wide practices to eliminate HAPIs
Required Experience:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
Minimum of four years of clinical experience
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (appropriate state licensure required)
Nice-to-Have Experience:
Two years of experience in Wound and Ostomy nursing
Experience addressing hospital-acquired pressure injuries
Experience leading educational programs and in-services
Required Skills:
Wound & Ostomy Clinical Care
Pressure Injury Assessment & Prevention
Patient & Staff Education
Preferred Skills:
Continence Disorder Management
Skin Integrity & HAPI Reduction Initiatives
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Infection Control Practices
Additional Competencies:
Diversity awareness
Technology & equipment proficiency
Infection control
Initiative
Strong interpersonal skills
Oral and written communication
Patient counseling
Patient safety
Business acumen
Customer satisfaction
Innovation
Trust & accountability
About GTT:
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number:
26-01992
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