Organization Overview, Mission, Vision and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the 10 Best Places to Live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for three consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of the Wound Ostomy Nurse reports to the Unit Manager. This position is responsible for providing education and care to patients with wounds, continence-related problems, and ostomies.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing and maintaining policies and procedures related to wounds, ostomies, and continence
• Assessment of patient needs related to wounds, continence related problems and ostomies
• Collaborate with members of the patient’s healthcare team to develop plan for care while hospitalized
• Educate patient and/or caregiver on post-discharge care

Qualifications

• Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Licensure and Certifications: Arkansas Registered Nurse license & CPR, required.
• Experience: Minimum two years of experience in a medical/surgical setting, preferred.

Work Environment: This position will spend approximately 80% of the time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs and 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position may have exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.