Registered Nurse (PRN), Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing, Weekend Coverage - VUH

Vanderbilt University Hospital's Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Team

Join Vanderbilt University Hospital's Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing team, providing specialized nursing care and clinical expertise to patients with wound, ostomy, and continence needs. This PRN opportunity supports weekend coverage and works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams across the hospital to promote high-quality, evidence-based patient care.

Ideal Candidate:

• WOC certification required
• Approximately 5 years of relevant nursing experience preferred
• Strong clinical knowledge of wound, ostomy, and continence care
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary care teams
• Availability to meet the required weekend coverage schedule

Why Join WOCN Team:

• Specialized clinical practice supporting patients with complex wound, ostomy, and continence needs
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
• Opportunity to utilize advanced clinical expertise while supporting patients across the continuum of care
• PRN scheduling with a defined weekend commitment

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with and serves as consultant for other health team members in the management and education of in-patient and clinic patients with altered patterns of bowel or urinary elimination, fistulas, draining wounds, and altered skin integrity and evaluate achievement of desired outcomes.
• Collaborates with the appropriate departments to investigate and recommend best practice guidelines to improve and educate the safe and quality patient care related to wound, ostomy, continence care.
• Collaborates with other departments in the investigation, research, and follow-up of clinical studies.
• Recommend, submit and maintain necessary reports and records pertaining to specialty.
• Collaborates with Supply Chain, clinical departments, and industry to investigate ostomy, wound, and incontinence related products to align with the VUMC pillar goals.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Our Nursing Philosophy:

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and/or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse - Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

2 years

Education:

Bachelor's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.