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Luxor Healthcare

Float Wound Nurse

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Wound Care Nurse / RN or LPN (WCC, WOCN) Luxor Healthcare strives for excellence! We are looking for a Wound Care Nurse / RN or LPN (WCC, WOCN) to join our team. Wound Care Nurse / RN or LPN (WCC ...

Luxor Healthcare

Float Wound Nurse

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$35 - $37/hr

Wound Care Nurse / RN or LPN (WCC, WOCN) Luxor Healthcare strives for excellence! We are looking for a Wound Care Nurse / RN or LPN (WCC, WOCN) to join our team. Wound Care Nurse / RN or LPN (WCC ...

Hired by Matrix

RN Wound Care

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

BLS, WCC, WOCN* Mandatory Experience: * Position / Specialty: WOCN * Years of experience REQ: 2 years; 1.5 YEARS OF EXP CAN BE CONSIDERED * Weekend REQ: May be needed * Certs REQ: BLS, WOUND CARE ...

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 · On-site

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.

Craig Hospital

WOC Nurse Specialist, PRN

Englewood, CO · On-site

$40.71 - $58.63/hr

WOCN Clinical Specialist Craig Hospital - Englewood, CO Advanced Practice | Clinical Education | Leadership in Wound, Ostomy & Continence Care POSITION SUMMARY Craig Hospital is proud to offer an ...

Craig Hospital

WOC Nurse Specialist, PRN

Englewood, CO · On-site

WOCN Clinical Specialist Craig Hospital - Englewood, CO Advanced Practice | Clinical Education | Leadership in Wound, Ostomy & Continence Care POSITION SUMMARY Craig Hospital is proud to offer an ...

Craig Hospital

WOC Nurse Specialist, PRN

Englewood, CO · On-site

$40.71 - $58.63/hr

WOCN Clinical Specialist Craig Hospital - Englewood, CO Advanced Practice | Clinical Education | Leadership in Wound, Ostomy & Continence Care POSITION SUMMARY Craig Hospital is proud to offer an ...

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.

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for wocn in the United States is $48.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.38 and $62.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a WOCN?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the WOCN position, and why are they important?

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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Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Registered Nurse (WOCN)

MedStar Health

Clinton, MD • On-site

$37.50 - $54.92/hr

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This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 240 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

135th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse

The incumbent in this position functions as a consultant practitioner and educator for patients, staff, and physicians concerning problems with in patients or out patients with ostomies, fistulas/draining wounds, pressure wounds, and incontinence care. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provides consultation to patients, staff, and physicians relating to pre-operative, post-operative, and routine care of ostomies, fistulas/draining wounds, pressure wounds, and incontinence care.
  • Provides pre-operative counseling to the patient/family, direct care to patients for ostomy skin and incontinence problems, and out-patient follow-up and care as needed.
  • Assesses the need for selects methodologies, strategies, content, resources, and conducts/implements patient education and staff training programs.
  • Determines and evaluates ostomy skin and incontinent care products to be stocked for Hospital use.
  • Participates in research and other educational programs/projects relevant to the area of specialty and/or profession as requested.
  • Generates reports, patient records, and course documentation according to departmental guidelines.
  • Maintains and develops knowledge base and skills in the area of wound ostomy and continence therapy.
  • Maintains established departmental policies and procedures; attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
  • Develops strategies to market and maximize utilization of the Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all inclusive.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

  • Graduate of a Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse program that is accredited by the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse Society. required
  • Master's degree in Nursing preferred
  • Will consider applicants who are in the process of completing WOCNcertification with the expectation that it will be completed within 12 months of hire.
  • CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO AN APPROPRIATE COMBINATION OFEDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE.

Experience

  • 1-2 years Professional practice as a nurse which includes experience in direct patient care preferred and
  • 3-4 years Leadership experience in a clinical setting. required and
  • Demonstrated teaching experience with children and adults required

Licenses and Certifications

  • RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in Maryland required
  • CWOCN - Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse by the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board. required
  • Will consider applicants who are in the process ofcompleting WOCN certification with the expectation that it will be completed within 1 year

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to develop and initiate innovative techniques.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of principles of Adult Education.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This position has a hiring range of USD $37.50 - USD $54.92 /Hr.

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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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