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RN Wound Ostomy

Dearborn, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

... stoma site preoperatively by determining the appropriate site for stoma placement with ... Wound Ostomy Nurse, Certified (CWON) - WOCNCB Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification ...

Marks the stoma site preoperatively by determining the appropriate site for stoma placement with ... Assists the nursing and medical staff in maintaining current knowledge and competence in WOC care ...

RN Wound Ostomy

Dearborn, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

... stoma site preoperatively by determining the appropriate site for stoma placement with ... Wound Ostomy Nurse, Certified (CWON) - WOCNCB Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification ...

Ostomy Nurse

Miami Beach, FL · On-site

$30.50 - $39.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform stoma site marking and assessment. * Manage and assess stoma complications and provide ... Bachelors Degree in Nursing required. * Experience * Minimum two years of clinical nursing ...

Ostomy Nurse

Miami Beach, FL

$30.50 - $39.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform stoma site marking and assessment. * Manage and assess stoma complications and provide ... Bachelors Degree in Nursing required. * Experience * Minimum two years of clinical nursing ...

Ostomy Nurse

Miami Beach, FL · On-site

$30.50 - $39.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform stoma site marking and assessment. * Manage and assess stoma complications and provide ... Bachelors Degree in Nursing required. * Experience * Minimum two years of clinical nursing ...

LPN HOMECARE

Easton, MD · On-site

$32 - $40/hr

Private Duty Nurse (PDN) - LPN or RN Job Summary: Our well-established home health agency is ... Provide expert tracheostomy care, including suctioning, stoma care, and tracheostomy tube changes ...

LPN HOMECARE

Easton, MD · On-site

$32 - $40/hr

Private Duty Nurse (PDN) - LPN or RN Job Summary: Our well-established home health agency is ... Provide expert tracheostomy care, including suctioning, stoma care, and tracheostomy tube changes ...

... stoma, Enzymatic Debriding Agents, Fatigue/lethargy/weakness, Fecal incontinence program, Female/Male external catheters, Foams, G-tube/J-tube feeding and site care, Growth Factors*, Hospital ...

LPN HOMECARE

Easton, MD · On-site

$32 - $40/hr

Private Duty Nurse (PDN) - LPN or RN Job Summary: Our well-established home health agency is ... Provide expert tracheostomy care, including suctioning, stoma care, and tracheostomy tube changes ...

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How much do stoma nurse jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for stoma nurse in the United States is $38.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.57 and $43.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a stoma nurse?

To thrive as a Stoma Nurse, you need a nursing degree, active RN registration, and specialized training in stoma care and wound management. Familiarity with wound assessment tools, stoma care products, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is essential. Strong communication, empathy, and patient education skills help build trust and support individuals adjusting to life with a stoma. These abilities ensure patients receive comprehensive care, effective self-management guidance, and improved quality of life.

What is the difference between Stoma Nurse vs Wound Care Nurse?

AspectStoma NurseWound Care Nurse
CertificationsRegistered Nurse (RN), specialized stoma care certificationRegistered Nurse (RN), wound care certification (e.g., CWCN)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, home care focusing on stoma managementHospitals, clinics, long-term care focusing on wound healing
Employer & IndustryHealthcare facilities, ostomy product companiesHealthcare facilities, wound care clinics
Common Search/ComparisonYesNo

Both Stoma Nurses and Wound Care Nurses are registered nurses with specialized certifications. Stoma Nurses focus on managing ostomies and related patient education, often working in hospitals and home care. Wound Care Nurses specialize in treating various wounds, including ulcers and surgical wounds. While their roles overlap in patient care and wound management, their specific focus areas differ, making each essential in different clinical scenarios.

What is a stoma nurse?

Stoma Nurses are specialized healthcare professionals who provide care, education, and support to patients with stomas—surgically created openings that allow waste to leave the body, such as colostomies, ileostomies, or urostomies. They assist patients before and after surgery, teach stoma care techniques, and help manage any complications. Stoma Nurses play a critical role in helping patients adjust to life with a stoma, ensuring both physical and emotional well-being.

What are some common challenges faced by stoma nurses, and how can they be addressed in daily practice?

Stoma Nurses often encounter challenges such as managing complex stoma care, supporting patients with emotional adjustment, and educating patients and families about self-care techniques. These challenges can be addressed through ongoing professional development, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining strong communication with patients. Building trust and providing personalized education helps patients become more confident in their care, while collaboration with surgeons, dietitians, and other nurses ensures holistic patient support.
More about Stoma Nurse jobs
Infographic showing various Stoma Nurse job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Part Time. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,321 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgeon, Assistant/Associate Professor (1837)

Yale University

New London, CT • On-site

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Description
The Department of Surgery, Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery at the Yale School of Medicine in conjunction with the Yale-New Haven Health System is seeking academically oriented and qualified surgeons to join our faculty and provide services at both Lawrence Memorial Hospital in New London, CT and Westerly Hospital in Westerly RI. Applications are invited for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Surgery at the Yale School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Health Systems and our offsite Clinics. We are seeking candidates with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills and the commitment to make important contributions to the field of Colon & Rectal Surgery, and developing and academic career.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have a strong record of clinical excellence with accomplishments in basic or clinical research, a strong commitment to surgical education and teaching, and an interest and expertise in Colon & Rectal Surgery. Candidates should have completed a Colon & Rectal Fellowship and should be Board Eligible/Board Certified in General Surgery and Board Eligible/Board Certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital is a general, acute care hospital that has been serving patients since 1912. L M is licensed for 280 beds, employs more than 2,000 people and services 10 shoreline towns between Rhode Island and the Connecticut River, as well as the residents of Fishers Island, NY, in its primary service area. The Colon and Rectal Surgery service has eight surgeons across the system with one surgeon who primarily provides care at L M with an outpatient stoma nurse. Approximately 900 bowel resections and 1400 outpatient procedures are performed across the health system. Colonoscopies are also performed by most of the providers. In addition to excellent clinical skills, the successful candidate should be comfortable with advanced minimally invasive/robotic surgery. Endoscopic as well as pelvic floor/anorectal surgery skills are mandatory. This is a full-time position. We offer a competitive salary along with attractive benefits.
New London is conveniently located between Boston and New York. It is a beautiful place to live, work, do business and enjoy life close to the shore and to live in the surrounding communities with ample New England charm.
Application Instructions
Applicants should send a cover letter and curriculum vitae. All application materials should be submitted electronically to: http://apply.interfolio.com/161113
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to:
Vikram Reddy, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS, FASCRS
Division Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery
350 George Street, Suite B393
New Haven, CT 06520-8062
Tel: 203-785-2616/ Fax: 203-785-2615
vikram.reddy@yale.edu
Technical Issues w/Interfolio: elaine.halligan@yale.edu
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

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