Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse Lead; FTE; Day Shift

Lead Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Monday-Friday, Day Shift
Compensation:
Commensurate with Experience
Hours Per Week: 40
Weekends:
No
Benefit Eligible

The Lead Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (WOC RN Lead) 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 WOC Lead functions as an integral member of the patient care team by providing education and specialized direct nursing care to 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 quality of care.

• BSN from an accredited school of nursing and pursuing a Masters in Nursing degree to be complete within 18 months of employment

• RN License in good standing in the state of Wisconsin
• Graduate of WOCNCB accredited professional certification program

• 2 years inpatient clinical experience
• Prior wound/ostomy experience

• Masters in Nursing
• Epic documentation and report experience

• Paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance

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

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