Inpatient WOC Nurse: Wound, Ostomy & Continence

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center seeks a skilled WOCN-oriented registered nurse to coordinate comprehensive patient care across the care continuum. Responsibilities include data collection, assessments, and collaboration with the care team to ensure optimal outcomes for patients with ostomy, wound, and continence needs.

Ideal candidates hold Louisiana RN licensure; WOCN certification is preferred and encouraged within 18 months.

Qualifications

• 1 Year Clinical RN Experience Required.
• Graduation from an accredited WOCN program preferred; WOCN certification within 18 months of employment.
• Current Louisiana RN licensure.
• HIPAA knowledge relevant to patient information and records.
• Knowledge of safety practices including incident reporting, PPE, and monitors clinical alarms.
• Proficiency in ostomy, wound, and continence care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient assessment through collection of health data and develops an individualized plan of care.
• Performs ongoing physical and psychosocial assessments and documents findings.
• Educates patients and families on wound, ostomy, continence care and discharge plans.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to implement and adjust care plans as patient conditions change.
• Ensures patient safety and regulatory compliance in daily nursing practice.

Skills

Clinical RN Experience

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Louisiana RN License

WOCN Certification (preferred)

Job description

Baton Rouge General Medical Center seeks a skilled WOCN-oriented registered nurse to coordinate comprehensive patient care across the care continuum. Responsibilities include data collection, assessments, and collaboration with the care team to ensure optimal outcomes for patients with ostomy, wound, and continence needs.

Ideal candidates hold Louisiana RN licensure; WOCN certification is preferred and encouraged within 18 months.