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CategoryHealthcare
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Apply Before12/08/2025
Description
Wound Ostomy Nurse
University of Utah Health - Salt Lake City, UT
Job Title: Wound Ostomy Nurse
Position: Comprehensive Direct Care Provider for Patients with Abdominal Ostomies and Complex Wounds
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Shift: 12 hour shifts, with potential for extended or alternative shifts
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Location
Address:
City: Salt Lake City
State: UT
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Job Responsibilities
- Provides comprehensive direct care for patients with abdominal ostomies, complex wounds, fistulas, pressure ulcers and skin integrity problems.
- Pre-operative counseling and stoma marking for patients undergoing ostomy surgery.
- Ensures coordination and continuity of patient care for patients with ostomy, complex wounds, fistulas, pressure ulcers and skin integrity problems.
- Provides education to patient/family regarding ostomy and wound self-care management.
- Participates in discharge planning for wound and ostomy patients.
- Evaluates new and current products related to job.
- Clinical preceptor for new RNs as requested.
- Provides educational programs for clinical staff in wound and/or ostomy care as requested.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Demonstrated potential ability to perform essential functions.
- Ability to provide care to the population served.
- Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
- Organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Leadership and effective communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to function in high stress situations.
Preferred Skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of life span growth and development.
- Skill in assessing patient status and providing care in accordance with departmental policies.
Requirements
Experience: Two years of wound care experience.
Education: BSN preferred but not required.
License & Certification:
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system (to be obtained within 30 days of hire)
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or must obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact.
Schedule:
- Regularly scheduled 12-hour shifts
COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
- Not specified
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- EO/AA - Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
- Employees may be exposed to infectious diseases.
Facility Details
Name: University of Utah Health
Description: A Level 1 Trauma Center recognized for academic research, quality standards, and patient experience.
Specialties:
- Wound Care
- Ostomy Care
- Trauma Care
Mission: Enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research, and education.
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Sourcing
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No of Jobs:
1
Apply Before:
12/08/2025
Posted:
09/08/2025
