Job ID85026

　　LocationColorado Springs

　　Full/Part TimePart-Time

　　Regular/TemporaryRegular

　　Why Work at Children's....

　　Here, it's different. Come join us.Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is a top-ranked hospitallocated in a top-ranked city.With a regional team of more than 1,000 team members, Children'sColorado has been present in southern Colorado since 2001 and now has teammembers at five locations providing outpatient specialty care, emergencycare, inpatient care and therapy care. Children's Hospital Colorado,Colorado Springs is the first pediatric-only hospital in the region andincludes the region's only emergency department and operating rooms builtjust for kids and served by pediatric experts who have dedicated their livesto treating kids - and only kids - and who are directly linked to one of thecountry's leading pediatric academic medical centers.Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the bestpossible care to each child and family we treat.That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access,advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with differentidentities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know wecan see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects thediversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diversetalent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help usone day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comesthrough oA career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you andmotivate you to make a difference in the life of a child.Learn about Children's Colorado and our culture:Find out more about living and working in Colorado Springs:

　　Job Overview

　　The Skin & Wound Nurse will function as the clinical resource and role modelresponsible for quality of nursing practice & standards of care related tothe delivery of patient care for patient skin, wound care, and ostomymanagement. Assists and educates the nursing staff providing the day to daycare: risk assessments, potential for healing, and wound care productselection. Assists the manager in leading, planning, controlling andevaluating nursing practices and operations as it relates to skin, wound andostomy care. Develops and maintains quality improvement activities andrecommends/implements program changes as appropriate. Devises effectivecontrol mechanisms to ensure that the physical environment fosters safepatient care. Ensures a review of all case files relating to bad patientoutcomes within an assigned unit. Develops and oversees the implementation ofmulti-disciplined Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) nursing.

　　Additional Information

　　Department: CSH Wound Ostomy NursingHours per week: Full time and part time opportunities available, pleasediscuss preferences with hiring manager. Eligible for benefits.Shift: Current business needs do not require nights, weekends, holidaysor on-call but could adjust if business needs change. Shifts would be either 8or 10 hours. Potential remote work opportunity after completion of orientationand training.This position is eligible for relocation assistance, if relocating from 100miles or greater.

　　Qualifications

　　EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelorof Science (BSN) & Graduate of an accredited Wound, Ostomy &Continence Nursing Education Program within 12 months of hire.EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years clinical experience with minimum of 2 years pediatricor WOC experience required. Basic computer skills required. Excellent customerservice and communication skills with hospital/clinic staff, children,parents and visitors. Knowledge of medical terminology required. Demonstratedability to prioritize and organize tasks in a fast-paced setting. Excellentwritten and verbal communication. Ability to work independently and as a teamEQUIVALENCY: BSN may be waived in lieu of enrollment in an accredited BSNprogram within one year of accepting the position and BSN degree completionwithin a period of three years.CERTIFICATION(S):Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and/or Emergency NursingPediatric Course (ENPC) in specific departments.Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American HeartAssociationWound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification (CWOCN) within 18 months ofhire.LICENSURE(S): Current Registered Nurse (RN) License

　　Responsibilities

　　POPULATION SPECIFIC CARENeonate - 30 days to 1yrToddlers - >1yr to 3yrsPre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrsSchool age - >5yrs to 13yrsAdolescent - >13yrs to 18yrsAdult - >18yrs to 65yrsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAn employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the