Registered Nurse; RN-WOC-; Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse) PT

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Job Summary:

The Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) is a registered professional nurse who demonstrates expertise in a specific area of clinical nursing that has been further developed through a certified program. Using principles of evidenced based nursing practice, the CWON focuses on improvement of processes, treatments, plans of care and other related interventions and makes recommendations to improve the delivery of high quality care to patients with wounds, ostomies, pressure ulcers, fistulas, chronic and/or draining wounds and incontinence patient populations.

The CWONfunctions as a clinical resource, providing clinical, professional, educational in services, revisions of policies and procedures and quality improvement with standardization of Ostomy and wound products to MWHC Associates in pursuit of improved care delivery and improved patient outcomes. The scope of practice encompasses the use of the nursing process in: practice, education, consultation, research and administration. This position must demonstrate a commitment of quality service to our patients, the public, physicians and our Associates.

The CWON will serve as a resource for nurses and other healthcare professionals / providers for neonate to geriatric age groups.

1. Uses the nursing process in direct patient care, and assists the staff with assessment, planning,implementation, and evaluation of patient care needs.

• a. Conducts ongoing comprehensive wound/ostomy/fistula assessment and/or continence care.
• b. Implements established wound/ostomy/continence treatment plan of care as delineated on the patient’s Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
• c. Works with staff to address questions and/or demonstrate techniques related to defined treatment plans.
• d. Documents findings and care provided in the electronic medical record.
• e. Evaluates ongoing effectiveness of treatment plans.
• f. Maintains statistics to ensure continuity of care

2. Promotes continuity of care between inpatient and outpatient setting through consultation with patients, families and health care providers.

• a. Works closely with patient/ family and staff to identify post discharge needs or services.
• b. Communicates with healthcare providers to identify patient/family post discharge needs/services.
• c. Documents findings/action in the electronic medical record to ensure continuity of care.
• d. Assists in Annual Skills Validation and orientation process for staff in collaboration with otherCNS and Nurse Managers.

3. Works closely with providers and nurse managers to coordinate and enhance the care of patient populations at high risk for complications related to integumentary system.

• a. Reviews and recommends care based on the established treatment plans for defined patient populations.
• b. Participates in scheduled prevalence studies with staff.

4. Plans, implements and evaluates teaching programs for patients/families.

• a. Works with patient/family and staff to ensure that knowledge and skills related to established treatment plan is sufficient for assumption of self/family care post-discharge.
• b. Documents findings on Interdisciplinary Education Record related to teaching effectiveness and patient/family understanding/skill demonstration.
• c. Consults on referral post-discharge for wound/ostomy/fistula/care management.
• d. Provides input into the development of teaching protocols.

5. Contributes to the development and/or refinement of wound, ostomy or continence treatment protocols or care management strategies. Role models critical thinking by demonstrating activeand proactive problem-solving; teaches the techniques and application of critical thinking skills.
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