WOUND, OSTOMY, CONTINENCE NURSE
Company: Bayhealth
Location: Dover
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
The Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (WOCN) is a registered nurse
who has baccalaureate or masters level preparation in nursing. This
position is responsible for managing and coordinating the
multidisciplinary skin management program at BHMC. Responsibilities
include, but are limited, to provide comprehensive assessment,
treatment plan collaboratively with other members of the team
throughout hospitalization to discharge; monitors/tracks/reports
and evaluate skin, wound, ostomy and continence care; and
participates in activities that will lead to improvement of patient
care. The incumbent serves as a consultant and educator to
patients, families, and staff providing educational programs and
services. The WOCN adheres to established policies and standards of
practice and collaborates with multiple services on the development
of policies and procedures for wound, ostomy, and continence
care.
Position Qualifications
Minimum
Preferred
Education:
BSN
MSN
Experience:
Three years experience as an RN. One year experience as an RN
experienced with wound, skin, ostomy care.
Five years or greater experience with Wound, Ostomy, Continence
Certification/Registration:
Current RN Licensure in DE or Compact State . BLS. Certified WOCN
or board eligible. Must have certification within 6 months of
hire.
Specialty Certification CWCN, COCN, CCCN, CWON , CWOCN
Computer/Software:
Proven word processing and spreadsheet skills.
Experience with national benchmarking database
Special Knowledge, Skills or Abilities:
Effective communication skills; Flexibility; Demonstrate excellent
work ethics; Role model for organization; Commitment to
evidence-based practice; Ability to manage and prioritize competing
demands.
Must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Curriculum Development for professional nursing programs
Keywords: Bayhealth, Wilmington , WOUND, OSTOMY, CONTINENCE NURSE, Healthcare , Dover, Delaware
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