Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Ostomy Continence

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse to advise patients, staff, and physicians on ostomy and continence care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role emphasizes preoperative counseling, patient education, and the development of care plans. Applicants should have DC RN licensure, CWOCN certification, and at least two years of nursing practice with leadership experience, with potential for 6 months to complete certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Wound Ostomy Continence certification program accredited by WOCN Society.
• Master's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Two years of professional nursing practice with direct patient care and leadership experience.
• DC RN licensure required; CWOCN certification required; candidates in process may complete within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultation to patients, staff and physicians on ostomy and continence care.
• Provides preoperative counseling and outpatient follow-up for ostomy patients.
• Assesses and develops education programs for patients and staff.
• Determines and recommends ostomy products for hospital use.
• Participates in research and educational projects as requested.
• Generates reports and maintains patient records per guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Adult Education principles

Teaching experience

Leadership experience

Education

WOCN certification program

Master's in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

About the 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 Georgetown University hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides consultation to patients staff and physicians relating to preoperative postoperative and routine care of ostomies fistulas/draining wounds pressure wounds and incontinence care.
• Provides preoperative counseling to the patient/family direct care to patients for ostomy skin and incontinence problems and outpatient followup 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 certification program that is accredited by the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse Society. required
• Master's degree in Nursing preferred

Experience

• A minimum of two years of professional practice as a nurse which includes experience in direct patient care leadership experience in a clinical setting demonstrated teaching experience with children and adults. required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia 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 6 months.

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 $47.09 - USD $78.27 /Hr.