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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for woc 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 is a WOC nurse?

A Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) Nurse is a specialized registered nurse who cares for patients with wounds, ostomies, and continence issues. They assess, manage, and develop treatment plans to promote healing and improve quality of life. WOC Nurses work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health, and outpatient clinics. They also educate patients and caregivers on proper wound and ostomy care. Certification from the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) is often required for this role.

What does a WOC nurse do?

WOC Nurses typically manage a diverse caseload that includes patients with chronic wounds, new or existing ostomies, and continence issues. Daily responsibilities may include conducting thorough wound and skin assessments, selecting and applying appropriate therapies or dressings, educating patients and families on self-care techniques, and consulting with medical teams to develop care plans. You may also perform follow-up evaluations, document progress, and offer recommendations for infection prevention. This role often involves both direct patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration, making it dynamic and impactful across multiple healthcare settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the WOC nurse position?

To thrive as a WOC Nurse (Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse), you need a current RN license, specialized training in wound care and ostomy management, and preferably certification through organizations such as the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB). Familiarity with wound assessment tools, digital charting systems, and advanced dressing materials is commonly required. Excellent communication, patient education, and problem-solving skills help you build trust with patients and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams. These skills ensure that you can provide expert care, improve patient outcomes, and serve as a key resource in managing complex wound and continence issues.

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Infographic showing various Woc Nurse job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,321 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

RN - Wound Ostomy Nurse 40 hrs/week Days

Albanymed

Albany, NY • On-site

$94K - $147K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Department/Unit:

Wound Ostomy

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$94,957.00 - $147,183.00The Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) Nurse is an expert in the nursing care of those with wound, ostomy, and continence needs, who supports the delivery of patient care and facilitates patient progress and transitions across the institution and throughout the acute care stay. The WOC Nurse functions as a care provider directly through hands-on clinical support and indirectly as educators, consultants and clinical experts.
  • Responsibilities:
  • Assessment-collects pertinent data and information relative to the health or situation of the healthcare consumer with wound, ostomy, and/or continence care needs.
  • Diagnosis-analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems, or issues related to wound, ostomy, and/or continence care needs.
  • Outcomes Identification-identifies expected outcomes for a plan that is individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation involving wound, ostomy, and/or continence care issues.
  • Contributes to efforts to improve healthcare efficiency while attaining positive outcomes.
  • Collects and analyzes data, including cultural influences and factors, to monitor the quality of WOC nursing practice.
  • Collaborates with the interprofessional team to implement quality improvement plans and interventions to enhance wound, ostomy, and/or continence care.
  • Provides critical review and/or evaluation of policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve the quality of wound, ostomy, and/or continence care.
  • Assesses the patient's wound, ostomy, and/or continence care needs; and the available resources to achieve the desired outcomes.
  • Assists the organization in factoring costs, risks, and benefits in decisions about care through participation in Value Analysis for product determination, NPWT costs, and specialty bed purchase/rental costs.
  • Assists the patient in identifying and securing appropriate services to address wound, ostomy, and/or continence care needs for patients.
  • Identifies the impact of resource allocation on the potential for harm, complexity of the task, and desired outcomes.

Qualifications:

  • Graduated from an accredited WOC Nursing Education Program with a plan to be tri-certified within 1 year of graduation.
  • Bachelor's Degree with major in nursing required. Master's in Nursing preferred or currently obtaining Master's in Nursing with plan for completion within 5 years.
  • Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license.
  • 3-5 years of experience in nursing.
  • Able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization and with external customers and agencies.
  • Creates a collegial and collaborative environment among all members of the healthcare team.
  • Articulates clear expectations with staff and members of the patient care team.
  • Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for decisions.
  • Identifies problems, gathers data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions.
  • Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

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