RN Wound Ostomy Continence -LGH-Full Time-Variable Hours

Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse

The Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) nurse serves as the clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems (e.g., complex draining wounds, ostomies, fistulae, dermal ulcers, tubes). The WOC nurse should be prepared to provide the full scope of WOC nursing practice including education, counseling, research, and administration.

Responsibilities

Ability to determine the appropriate site for stoma placement Assist nursing and medical staff in maintaining current knowledge and competence in ostomy and wound management skin care Develops and monitors standards of care and assists in the formulation and evaluation of procedures, protocols, and policies Functions as a change agent to improve patient care through research utilization, policy development, and system changes Incorporates health education as an integral part of nursing practice in identifying and meeting patient and staff needs Maintain and submit required activity and statistical reports to unit manager Participate in hospital approved committees and community support programs Provide appropriate written information to patients and staff including postoperative and discharge instructions, referrals, and supply needs Provide consultation and direct assistance to nursing staff on issues related to patients with altered skin integrity secondary to pressure necrosis drainage Provide patient education to patients undergoing ostomy surgery Provides coaching/counseling for staff to improve professional/technical skills Provides learning opportunities for health team members Recommend standards for selection of cost-effective supplies and equipment for wound ostomy to be utilized in the hospital Serves as a clinical consultant to patients and health care professionals for specialty area Serves as a resource for patients after discharge Utilize and maintain current physical assessment skills and interview techniques to determine patient needs Participate in development and implementation of procedures and protocols related to the care of patients with colon disorders conditions requiring wound management containment impaired or altered skin integrity

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelors Degree or higher OR satisfactory completion of an accredited Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) program within two to three (2-3) years after assuming the position Preferred Education: Masters of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) Required Experience: Three to five (3-5) years of related experience Computer skills including word processing (Word), data base management (Excel), and presentation (Power point) software Recent experience giving direct care as a registered nurse, preferably in the acute or critical care type setting Required Certifications and Licensures: Hold a current, active license as a registered nurse in Virginia or hold a current multistate licensure privilege as a registered nurse. Current certification by the WOCNCB in one or more of the following category's; Wound, Ostomy or Continence. Or obtain within one year. Hold a current, active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) course completion card. Salary Range: $36.99-$57.32/hr.