WOC Nurse Leader & Wound Care Educator

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville is seeking a Wound Ostomy Care Nurse (WOCN) to improve patient care through expert wound/ostomy/incontinence education, consultation, and leadership. The role requires clinical excellence, education, and collaboration with nursing staff to ensure safe, evidence-based care.

Education requirements include a BSN (MSN preferred). Must hold an active Kentucky RN license (compact acceptable) with BLS; WOC certification within one year.

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Active Kentucky RN license or compact license.
• BLS certification required (AHA).
• WOC Certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as clinical expert and educator in wound/ostomy care.
• Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary colleagues to plan, implement and evaluate patient care strategies.
• Develop and evaluate standards of patient care and professional practice.
• Coordinate in-services, orientation and educational programs for clinical staff to meet competency and accreditation standards.
• Support nursing staff with evidence-based practice, research and clinical competency.

Skills

Clinical expert

Educator

Researcher

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville is seeking a Wound Ostomy Care Nurse (WOCN) to improve patient care through expert wound/ostomy/incontinence education, consultation, and leadership. The role requires clinical excellence, education, and collaboration with nursing staff to ensure safe, evidence-based care.

Education requirements include a BSN (MSN preferred). Must hold an active Kentucky RN license (compact acceptable) with BLS; WOC certification within one year.