WOC Nurse - Enterostomal Therapy Specialist

CommonSpirit Health; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Enterostomal Therapy/Wound, Ostomy and Continence (ET/WOC) to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. You will assess, plan, and implement comprehensive ET/WOC nursing interventions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team across our Puget Sound network.

The role emphasizes clinical expertise, compassionate patient education, and advancing outcomes in a fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• WA RN license upon hire.
• BLS CPR certification upon hire.
• 1 year ET (WOC) nursing experience upon hire.
• Enterostomal Therapy Nursing Education program completion within 9 months from hire.
• CWCN, WCC, CWON, or CWOCN certification within 9 months from hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized, high-quality nursing care and patient education.
• Perform skilled ET/WOC procedures and care plan implementation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
• Engage in ongoing education, counseling, and research within ET/WOC nursing.
• Support hospital initiatives and contribute to a culture of excellence.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Tools

CWCN

WCC

CWON

CWOCN

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.

Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes, and providingacute and rehabilitative care for patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems. Responsible for education, counseling, research, and administration components within the specialty of Enterostomal (ET), Wound, Ostomy, Continence (WOC) nursing.

To thrive in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, upon hire
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
• One year of recent work experience in the practice of ET (WOC) nursing, demonstrating expertise in the field, upon hire
• Graduation from an accredited Enterostomal Therapy Nursing Education program, within 9 months from date of hire
• CWCN, WCC, CWON, or CWOCN, within 9 months from date of hire

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing and One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.