Nurse-Wound & Ostomy

Wound/Ostomy Nurse

Provide excellence in health

SRHS Behavioral Standards

Excellence: Providing consistent and compassionate service

Stewardship: Taking ownership and pride in our organization through appropriate and respectful use of resources.

Teamwork: Engaged associates positively working together for a common goal

Accountability: Taking responsibility by upholding the organization's mission and values

Integrity: Doing the right thing, ALWAYS

Respect: Being positive, courteous, honest and appreciative in all interactions

Position Summary: The Wound/Ostomy nurse is a registered nurse who has demonstrated expertise, depth of knowledge, competence and skills in the practice of wound and/or ostomy care. This role requires collaboration with clients, nursing staff, administration, medical staff, and other members of the healthcare team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school
• BSN
• Three years of clinical experience
• Licensed to practice nursing in South Carolina
• BLS certification
• Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON)

Preferred Requirements:

Preferred Education: N/A

Preferred Experience: Five years of clinical experience

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications: Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN)

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to completing and coordinating patient assessment, providing hands-on expert care
• Coordinating and implementing plans of care
• Developing and monitoring outcomes based on plans of care
• Developing and presenting educational programs and materials to clients and staff to support competent wound and/or ostomy care facility-wide and in the community

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System