Wound Care RN - Relocation Offered!
Company: MedStar Health
Location: Clinton
Posted on: March 15, 2026
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Job Description:
About this Job: General Summary of Position The incumbent in
this position functions as a consultant practitioner and educator
for patients, staff, and physicians concerning problems with
inpatients or outpatients 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 WOCN certification with the expectation that it will
be completed within 12 months of hire. CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN
TO AN APPROPRIATE COMBINATION OF EDUCATION/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 of completing 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.
Keywords: MedStar Health, Wilmington , Wound Care RN - Relocation Offered!, Healthcare , Clinton, Delaware
