Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse

Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing

Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) Nursing operates within the Mission, Core Values, and Strategic Plans of Fairview Hospitals. WOC Nursing provides consultation, education, leadership, staff supervision, and direct care for patients with needs in the areas of wounds, ostomies, fistulas, drains, and incontinence problems. WOC Nursing collaborates with physicians, staff nurses, and other health care disciplines to determine best treatment protocols, and facilitate quality outcomes for ostomy, wound and incontinence management. WOC Nursing incorporates current research and best practice guidelines when developing a plan of care for ostomy, wound and continence care.

Schedule: 64 hours every two weeks (0.8FTE) Day shift position. No Weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultation and direct patient care for new ostomy patients, including pre-operative site marking, education, and emotional support for patients throughout the system and across the continuum of care.
• Manages complex ostomy and fistula care.
• Cares for simple and complex wounds and skin care injuries.
• Provides leadership in pressure injury prevention, surveillance, and treatment.
• Mentors or Develops skin care champions.
• Reviews quality and safety events and participates in developing action plans to prevent reoccurrence.
• Evaluates innovative ostomy, wound and skin care products and devices and influence product choices through collaboration with other departments/sites/teams.
• Participates in the development of WOC related policy, procedure, practice protocols or guidelines for implementation across the system.
• Provides education to patients, family, and other healthcare professionals individually and in-group settings related to ostomy, wound and moisture management skin care.
• Actively participates within an interdisciplinary team, developing wound, ostomy and continence plans of care, and effectively advocating patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills and engages the bedside staff during consultation.
• Demonstrate commitment to the patients and the organization by serving one or more locations to ensure access for care.
• Completes timely documentation according to system guideline within the electronic medical record.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing
• MN Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN)
• Certified Ostomy Care Nurse (COCN)
• Certified Continence Care Nurse (CCCN)
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 or more years WOC clinical experience

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:

Compensation Disclaimer: The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement: EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status