Wound, Ostomy Continence Nurse Lead; 1.0FTE; Day Shift

15189BRDepartment Name:HSP Clinical Nurse Specialist Location:Meriter Hospital Job Description:

Shift: Monday-Friday, Day Shift

The Lead Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse is responsible for overseeing the activities of the WOC team in collaboration with the Manager/Director of the Resource Support Unit to meet patient care, department and system goals. The Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (WOC) Lead functions as an integral member of the patient care team by providing education and specialized direct nursing care to a specific population of patients with stomas, fistulas, pressure injury, drains, incontinence or other complex skin/wound impairments when consulted by providers and/or bedside nurse. The WOC RN Lead collaborates with the attending provider, Wound Medical Director, Medical Director of Podiatry or Specialist physicians to meet complex healing and education needs for these populations. The WOC RN provides education to nursing staff to enhance their skills in risk recognition and maintenance of skin integrity and skills to provide care and education for these patient populations. The WOC RN develops plans of care, evaluates achievement of nursing outcomes, revises plans and monitors the ongoing quality of care given to these patients.

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Education:

• BSN from an accredited school of nursing and Enrolled in Master’s in nursing OR Doctor of Nursing Practice degree within 90 days of start date

License/Certifications:

• RN License in good standing in the state of Wisconsin

• Graduate of WOCNCB accredited professional certification program

• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons

Experience:

• 2 years inpatient clinical experience

• Prior wound/ostomy experience

Preferred

• Masters in Nursing

• Epic documentation and report experience

Must be available for Nursing Orientation during the day shift the first 2 weeks of employment.

EEO/M/F/D/V

Auto req ID:15189BRWeekends:NoZip Code:53715Compensation:Commensurate with ExperienceJob Title:Wound, Ostomy Continence Nurse Lead; 1.0FTE; Day ShiftSite Address:202 South Park StreetWork Schedule:Monday-Friday, Day ShiftHours Per Week:40Status:Benefit Eligible City:MadisonFTE:1.0