WOCN Nurse Specialist – Wound & Ostomy Care

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Vinings (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Clinical Nurse (WOCN) at Wellstar Health System, Inc. provides expert wound, ostomy, and continence care within an acute and rehabilitative setting, guided by evidence-based practice and patient-centered goals.

Under Nurse Manager supervision, the WOCN collaborates with physicians and nursing staff to develop individualized plans, educate patients and families, and ensure safe, high-quality care across inpatient and HBO treatment contexts.

Qualifications

• Licensed registered nurse with WOCN certification (or eligible) and Georgia licensure.
• Experience in wound, ostomy and continence care in hospital settings preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Nursing Process and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a consultant to physicians, developing evidence-based wound, ostomy, and continence plans.
• Documents care using nursing process and orders; coordinates with the care team.
• Provides patient and family education pre- and post-treatment; supports HBO therapy procedures.
• Collaborates in rounds, policy adherence, and quality improvement initiatives.

Job description

The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Clinical Nurse (WOCN) at Wellstar Health System, Inc. provides expert wound, ostomy, and continence care within an acute and rehabilitative setting, guided by evidence-based practice and patient-centered goals.

Under Nurse Manager supervision, the WOCN collaborates with physicians and nursing staff to develop individualized plans, educate patients and families, and ensure safe, high-quality care across inpatient and HBO treatment contexts.