Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound, Ostomy and Continence
Job Description
13-Week Contract \u007C Full-Time Days \u007C Bethesda, Maryland
We are seeking one experienced Wound, Ostomy and Continence Registered Nurse to support the WOC program at the NIH Clinical Center. This is a 13-week contract assignment with the possibility of a long-term or permanent full-time opportunity based on performance and continued staffing needs.
Schedule
Monday through Friday
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
40 hours per week
Minimum Qualifications
Active, valid, and unrestricted RN license issued by at least one U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth
Associate degree, nursing diploma, or bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution
Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN
Two to three years of current nursing experience in medical-surgical, oncology, or critical care
Current Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing certification
Current Basic Life Support certification
Demonstrated current competency in wound, ostomy, and continence care
Effective English communication skills
Computer literacy and proficiency with electronic clinical documentation
U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident/Green Card status
Primary Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive wound, skin, ostomy, and continence assessments
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care
Recommend appropriate wound treatments, dressings, support surfaces, and pressure-injury prevention measures
Assess and manage acute, chronic, surgical, and complex wounds
Provide preoperative and postoperative ostomy assessment, education, and support
Perform stoma-site marking when qualified, authorized, and assigned
Evaluate ostomy function, peristomal skin, appliances, and supply needs
Support patients experiencing urinary or fecal incontinence
Monitor healing progress and promptly communicate changes or concerns to the care team
Provide hands-on education to patients, families, nurses, and other healthcare personnel
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation
Follow NIH clinical protocols, infection-control practices, patient-safety requirements, and professional standards
Participate in required orientation, training, quality-improvement, and competency activities
Additional Requirements
Selected candidates must satisfy NIH credentialing, health, immunization, security, fingerprinting, background-investigation, and facility-access requirements. All licenses, certifications, competencies, and health documentation must remain current throughout the assignment.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will bring strong clinical judgment, advanced wound-care expertise, excellent patient-education skills, and a collaborative approach to caring for patients with complex wound, ostomy, and continence needs.
