WOCN Nurse Specialist — Wound, Ostomy & Continence

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Clinical Nurse (WOCN) to provide expert wound, ostomy, and continence care across acute and rehabilitative settings.

The role supports patients with GI, GU, and integumentary issues and serves as a clinical resource for staff. The WOCN works under the Nurse Manager, participates in evidence-based practice, and may operate in outpatient HBO settings.

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited school of nursing.
• National WOCN specialty certification preferred.
• CHRN certification preferred for outpatient wound care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop evidence-based plans of care for wounds, ostomies, continence issues.
• Perform consults and guide nurses with wound/ostomy care plans.
• Document treatments, patient responses and progress per policy.
• Coordinate care with the care team to ensure safety and quality outcomes.
• Demonstrate competence in chamber operations and patient education.

Skills

RN license

BSN degree

WOCN certification

Hyperbaric knowledge

Education

BSN Nursing

WOCN program training

CHRN certification

Tools

HBOT Chamber Operations

Job description

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Clinical Nurse (WOCN) to provide expert wound, ostomy, and continence care across acute and rehabilitative settings.

The role supports patients with GI, GU, and integumentary issues and serves as a clinical resource for staff. The WOCN works under the Nurse Manager, participates in evidence-based practice, and may operate in outpatient HBO settings.