Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse , Cherry Hill, NJ

Position: Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse Full Time Days, Cherry Hill, NJ
Location: Cherry Hill Township

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** Job Details
** With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy  Nurse uses the nursing process in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the  physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson  Health. The Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy Nurse is a registered nurse with certification in this  specialty (CWON or CWOCN).

He/she functions independently and collaboratively with the  multidisciplinary team to provide specialized care for patients with wound, ostomy, and continence  concerns in the acute care setting.  The Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy Nurse influences patient care both directly, through the  provision of hands-on care, and indirectly, by serving as an educator, consultant, researcher, or  administrator guiding the provision of optimal patient care to patients with wound, ostomy, or continence  concerns.

The Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy Nurse participates in patient care assessment,  planning, implementation, and evaluation for inpatients.
** Job Description
** Essential Functions  Interacts with co-workers, patients, their families/designated care partner(s), and other staff  consistent with the values of Jefferson.  (Do not delete, move or over-write this statement)  Integrates evidence based practice, clinical expertise, patients, their family/designated care  partner(s) preferences and cultural beliefs and values for delivery of optimal health care.  Partners with patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in identifying learning needs and  priorities and provides education in ways that is useful, understandable and affirming.  

Participates in patient care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for outpatients  with wound and/or ostomy care needs.  In this role, teaching and support is given to the patient and/or caregiver. She/He provides care for  stomas, complex wounds, fistulae, pressure ulcers, and fecal and urinary incontinence. The CWON or  CWOCN Nurse provides specialized knowledge and skill to assist physicians and nursing staff with the  management and teaching of patients with complex skin care needs, and guidance for selection of  related product formulary.  

Provides specialized knowledge and skill to assist physicians and nursing staff with the management  and teaching of patients with ostomies or patients with complex skin care needs.  Acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice to deliver quality patient care.  The Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy Nurse provides mentoring for hospital staff in relation  to these issues and assists in setting guidelines for patient care.

These services and processes are  performed in accordance with standards of care and hospital guidelines.  Leads, coordinates and carries out a wound care shared governance committee which includes  collection and reporting of data such as incidence, prevalence, and pressure injury prevention  interventions.  Conducts product review related to wound and ostomy care collecting recommendations, evaluations  and development of protocols for utilization.

Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

Bachelors of Nursing required;
Masters in Nursing preferred  AND

Experience:

Minimum 2 years' experience in medical surgical nursing.  Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:  Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in state of practice; BLS required based on organizational  guidelines/polices;
Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) or Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence  Nurse (CWOCN) required.
** Salary Range**$86,356.01 to $ Annual The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.
** Work Shift
** Workday Day (United States of America)
** Worker Sub Type
** Regular
* * Employee Entity
** Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc
** Primary Location Address
** 2201 Chapel Ave West & Cooper Landing Rd, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 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. , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson…