Certified Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nurse (CWOCN/CWON)

Jefferson Health

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Certified Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nurse (CWOCN/CWON)
Job Description
Certified Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nurse (CWOCN/CWON)
Job Summary
The Certified Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nurse (CWOCN/CWON) provides specialized nursing care for patients with complex wound, ostomy, and continence needs in the acute care setting. This role utilizes the nursing process to deliver patient- and family-centered care while addressing the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of a diverse patient population.
The CWOCN/CWON works independently and collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients requiring advanced wound, ostomy, and skin management. This position serves as a clinical expert, educator, consultant, and resource to promote evidence-based practices and optimal patient outcomes.
Essential Responsibilities

Provide expert assessment, management, and treatment recommendations for patients with complex wounds, ostomies, fistulas, pressure injuries, skin integrity issues, and urinary or fecal incontinence.

Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Perform comprehensive wound, ostomy, and continence assessments and participate in ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes.

Provide hands-on specialized nursing care and clinical guidance for patients with complex skin and wound care needs.

Educate patients, families, and caregivers on wound management, ostomy care, skin protection, and prevention strategies.

Serve as a clinical resource and consultant for nursing staff and healthcare providers regarding wound, ostomy, and continence care practices.

Assist with product selection and recommendations related to wound care supplies, ostomy products, and skin care management.

Mentor and educate staff on evidence-based wound prevention and treatment strategies.

Promote quality improvement initiatives related to wound care, pressure injury prevention, and patient safety.

Lead and coordinate wound care shared governance initiatives, including tracking and reporting wound-related data, prevention measures, and outcomes.

Participate in product evaluations, protocol development, and implementation of best practices related to wound and ostomy care.

Maintain current knowledge of clinical standards, evidence-based practices, and advancements within wound, ostomy, and continence nursing.
Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Four (4) 10-hour shifts per week
Scheduled day off will be determined collaboratively with the WOCN team and may vary from week to week based on department needs
Typical scheduled start time: 7:00 AM
Schedule flexibility may be required based on staffing needs, patient acuity, and patient volume.
Licenses & Certifications - Required
BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association (AHA)
CWON (Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse) - Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) or
CWOCN (Certified Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nurse) - Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)
RN (Registered Nurse) License - State of Pennsylvania (PA)
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital
Primary Location Address
1513 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa-tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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