RN Wound Ostomy Continence -SCH/CMG Southside Surgery-Full Time-Variable Hours

Centra Health; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 50,957 - 78,964; Full time

Job summary

Centra Health in Virginia is seeking a WOC nurse to serve as the clinical resource for acute and rehabilitative care of patients with ostomy, wound, and continence needs. The role includes education, counseling, research, and administration within the full scope of WOC nursing practice.

The position involves determining stoma placement, coordinating care standards, and providing patient and staff education, while supporting committees and contributing to policy development.

Qualifications

• Required: BSN or higher, or completion of BSN within 2–3 years after start.
• Preferred: MSN degree.
• Required experience: 3–5 years of related nursing experience.
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Recent direct care RN experience, preferably in acute/critical care.
• Licensure: active RN license in Virginia or valid multistate licensure; WOCNCB certification in WOC area or obtained within 1 year; BLS card.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate site for stoma placement.
• Support staff in ostomy and wound management and skin care knowledge.
• Develop and monitor standards of care; assist in procedures and policies.
• Act as a change agent to improve patient care through research and system changes.
• Include health education as part of nursing practice for patients and staff.
• Submit activity and statistical reports to unit manager.
• Participate in hospital committees and community programs.
• Provide patient/staff information, including postoperative and discharge instructions.
• Consult and assist nursing staff on wound-related skin integrity issues.
• Educate patients undergoing ostomy surgery.
• Coach staff for skill improvement; provide learning opportunities.
• Recommend cost-effective supplies/equipment for wound ostomy care.
• Serve as clinical consultant to patients and professionals; be a resource after discharge.
• Assess patient needs using current physical assessment skills and interview techniques.
• Contribute to procedures and protocols for colon disorders and wound management.

Skills

Nursing care

WOC knowledge

Patient education

Clinical consultation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

Job Description

The Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) nurse serves as the clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal genitourinary and integumentary systems (e.g. complex draining wounds ostomies fistulae dermal ulcers tubes). The WOC nurse should be prepared to provide the full scope of WOC nursing practice including education counseling research and administration.

The Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) nurse serves as the clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal genitourinary and integumentary systems (e.g. complex draining wounds ostomies fistulae dermal ulcers tubes). The WOC nurse should be prepared to provide the full scope of WOC nursing practice including education counseling research and administration.

Responsibilities

• Ability to determine the appropriate site for stoma placement
• Assist nursing and medical staff in maintaining current knowledge and competence in ostomy and wound management skin care
• Develops and monitors standards of care and assists in the formulation and evaluation of procedures protocols and policies
• Functions as a change agent to improve patient care through research utilization policy development and system changes
• Incorporates health education as an integral part of nursing practice in identifying and meeting patient and staff needs
• Maintain and submit required activity and statistical reports to unit manager
• Participate in hospital approved committees and community support programs
• Provide appropriate written information to patients and staff including postoperative and discharge instructions referrals and supply needs
• Provide consultation and direct assistance to nursing staff on issues related to patients with altered skin integrity secondary to pressure necrosis drainage
• Provide patient education to patients undergoing ostomy surgery
• Provides coaching/counseling for staff to improve professional/technical skills
• Provides learning opportunities for health team members
• Recommend standards for selection of cost-effective supplies and equipment for wound ostomy to be utilized in the hospital
• Serves as a clinical consultant to patients and health care professionals for specialty area
• Serves as a resource for patients after discharge
• Utilize and maintain current physical assessment skills and interview techniques to determine patient needs
• Participate in development and implementation of procedures and protocols related to the care of patients with colon disorders conditions requiring wound management containment impaired or altered skin integrity

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelors Degree or higher OR satisfactory completion of an accredited Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) program within two to three (2-3) years after assuming the position
• Preferred Education: Masters of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN)
• Required Experience: Three to five (3-5) years of related experience
• Computer skills including word processing (Word), data base management (Excel), and presentation (Power point) software
• Recent experience giving direct care as a registered nurse, preferably in the acute or critical care type setting
• Required Certifications and Licensures: Hold a current, active license as a registered nurse in Virginia or hold a current multistate licensure privilege as a registered nurse. Current certification by the WOCNCB in one or more of the following category's; Wound, Ostomy or Continence. Or obtain within one year. Hold a current, active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) course completion card.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $36.99-$57.32/hr.