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PSNYC , INC.

RN - Wound Care

Melbourne, FL · On-site

WCC or WOCN cert required in hand at time of submission**EPIC experience required*Primary location will be HRMC as that hospital has the highest volume of consults but contractors are 1st to float to ...

Luxor Healthcare

Weekend Wound Nurse

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$35 - $37/hr

We are looking for a Weekend Wound Care Nurse LPN / RN (WCC, WOCN) to join our team, providing support across multiple buildings in a flexible float-style role to assist with weekend wound care needs.

Luxor Healthcare

Weekend Wound Nurse

Saint Louis, MO

$35 - $37/hr

We are looking for a Weekend Wound Care Nurse LPN / RN (WCC, WOCN) to join our team, providing support across multiple buildings in a flexible float-style role to assist with weekend wound care needs.

Sentara Health

Virtual Wound Care RN - WOCN

Norfolk, VA

$10K/mo

... WOCN . Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career • Medical, Dental, Vision plans • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave • Paid ...

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A Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN) is a specialized nurse who cares for patients with wounds, ostomies, and continence issues. They assess, treat, and manage wounds, provide education on ostomy care, and assist patients with continence management. WOCNs work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health settings to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. They often collaborate with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans. Certification through the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) is commonly required for this role.

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To thrive as a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN), you need a nursing degree, RN licensure, and specialized certification in wound, ostomy, and continence care. Familiarity with advanced wound care products, ostomy supplies, electronic health records (EHRs), and pressure management systems is crucial. Strong patient education, critical thinking, and collaboration skills help build trust and ensure effective interdisciplinary teamwork. These competencies are vital for delivering specialized care, improving patient outcomes, and supporting recovery in complex cases.

What are some common challenges faced by WOCNs in their daily work?

WOCNs often manage complex cases involving chronic wounds, ostomy care, or incontinence, which require detailed assessments and individualized treatment plans. They may encounter challenges such as patients with slow healing, difficulty in patient and family education, and coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams. Additionally, staying current with the latest wound care technologies and evidence-based practices is important. These factors make adaptability, continuous learning, and strong communication skills especially valuable in this role.
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RN Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN)

RN Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN)

MedStar Health

Baltimore, MD

Other

Posted 24 days ago

Medstar Health rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 237 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

158th of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

General Summary of Position

Unit Highlights

Coordinates the efforts of the health care team in Enterostomal Therapy. Initiates plan of care, changing as reassessment of patient needs dictates. Provides clinical expertise and education to patients, family, staff, and physicians.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with appropriate persons, groups, or departments to define, develop, implement, and evaluate standards of practice and care.
  • Consults with staff and physicians regarding new modalities of care and ongoing care management.
  • Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies,
    procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • Coordinates efforts of the health care team for patients with selected disorders of the GI, GU and integumentary
    systems, such as stomas, draining wounds, fistulas/tubes, vascular ulcers, pressure ulcers, neuropathic ulcers and
    incontinence.
  • Evaluates supplies and equipment for clinical effectiveness and monitors appropriate utilization and cost effectiveness.
    Processes billing information as appropriate. Serves as primary resource regarding utilization of specialty beds.
  • Follows up on patient caseload including telephone triage.
  • Instructs patients and family members individually and in groups on selected related topics. Provides resource
    information for patients and families.
  • Maintains accurate records of work activities and compiles statistics.
  • Maintains ongoing knowledge of research findings and changing technology and uses this knowledge to educate staff
    and patients. Presents formal education programs and provides individual guidance to staff. Participates in staff
    orientation to specific patient care needs. Consults with and educates physicians regarding wound care issues.
  • Notifies staff of direct care interactions including education provided to patient and families and provides written
    documentation of the same. Provides direct patient care as required, for patients in inpatient and outpatient setting.
    Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Serves as a consultant to multidisciplinary team (staff and physicians) for assessment, planning, implementation of
    patient care, ongoing care management and discharge planning.

What We Offer

  • Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
  • Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
  • Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.
  • Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.

Qualifications

  • ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
  • 3-4 yearsClinical experience in enterostomal therapy required,2 years precepting teaching experience required.
  • WOCN (Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing) required orET (Enterostomal Therapist) certification required.
  • Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.

This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $157,289

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MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

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Headquarters location

Columbia, MD, US

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