Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (Hiring Immediately)

*Job Requirements * Company Description

At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You'll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.

As a Nurse at UMMS, you'll experience:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• An Achievable Professional Advancement Model: Opportunities to progress in function, skills, and pay through our achievable promotion schedule.
• The opportunity to work in a specialized care environment at an Academic Medical Center with a nursing-centered care model and Magnet Designation.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage, Tax-Free Savings Plans, and more!
• A competitive wage scale : Annual merit increases and a base wage scale that is measured against market standards.

JOB SUMMARY: The Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse serves as a role model. consultant, change agent, and facilitator. Utilizes the nursing process in the delivery of quality patient care for patients with ostomies and complex wound and drainage problems, as well as in the prevention and management of pressure ulcers and/or other disorders of the skin. Serves as a liaison for the physician, nursing staff, ancillary departments and external agencies to implement processing of the patient through the health care continuum. Supports the System and Nursing Strategic Plans. Supports System and Nursing Strategic Plans, Relationship-Based Care, and Shared Leadership.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in nursing required, Master's degree preferred. Meets licensing requirements to practice registered nursing in the State of Maryland. Minimum of four years of medical/surgical nursing experience. Certification by the Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses (WOCN) Society when eligible. Understanding of current nursing practice trends. Knowledge in the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological stages of human growth and development. Exhibits a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, the ability to work productively under stress and displays a professional demeanor. Requires the ability to prioritize work loads.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation

• Pay Range: $41.78-$56.99
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Any applicable shift differentials
• UMMS Benefits Guide

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