RN, Wound, Ostomy, Continence

Responsibilities

The Wound, Ostomy, Continence-RN is a nurse specialist whose scope of practice involves the age-specific care of patients aged neonate through geriatric; includes planning, implementing, educating, and evaluating the care of patients with impaired skin integrity, ostomies, and complex or chronic wounds, including surgical wounds. As a clinician, the Wound, Ostomy, Continence-RN provides direct patient care, consultations, assessments, recommendations, and ongoing re-evaluation of nursing care for hospitalized patients and outpatients under the specific scope of practice.

The Wound, Ostomy, Continence-RN is a resource for nursing staff, patients, families, and physicians. The Wound, Ostomy, Continence-RN sees patients with a physician or nursing consult as ordered through EPIC.

Required:

• One year in nursing
• Bachelor Degree
• One of: CWOCN, CWON or WCC. Must obtain Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) or Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) or Wound Care Certified (WCC) credential within two years of hire.
• Registered Nurse (KY)

Desired:

• One year as a wound ostomy nurse
• Master Degree
• Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse OR Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse