RN Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN) - Relocation Offered!

General Summary of Position

Unit Highlights

Coordinates the efforts of the health care team in Enterostomal Therapy. Initiates plan of care, changing as reassessment of patient needs dictates. Provides clinical expertise and education to patients, family, staff, and physicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborates with appropriate persons, groups, or departments to define, develop, implement, and evaluate standards of practice and care.
• Consults with staff and physicians regarding new modalities of care and ongoing care management.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies,

procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.

systems, such as stomas, draining wounds, fistulas / tubes, vascular ulcers, pressure ulcers, neuropathic ulcers and

incontinence.

Processes billing information as appropriate. Serves as primary resource regarding utilization of specialty beds.

information for patients and families.

and patients. Presents formal education programs and provides individual guidance to staff. Participates in staff

orientation to specific patient care needs. Consults with and educates physicians regarding wound care issues.

documentation of the same. Provides direct patient care as required, for patients in inpatient and outpatient setting.

Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

patient care, ongoing care management and discharge planning.

What We Offer

Qualifications

This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $157,289