WOCN Nurse Specialist: Wounds & Ostomies

WellStar Health System; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a WOCN nurse to provide specialized wound, ostomy, and continence care in acute and rehab settings. The WOCN will work under the Nurse Manager, delivering evidence-based care and collaborating with nursing and medical staff to meet patient goals.

The role requires RN license, BSN, and national certification in wound ostomy continence nursing; minimum 3 years in acute care; CHRN preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing
• BSN required for this role
• Minimum 3 years of acute care nursing experience
• National certification in wound ostomy continence nursing preferred
• CHRN preferred for HBOW care responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Consult with physicians and write orders within WOCN scope and standing orders
• Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans for wounds ostomies and continence
• Educate patients and families pre- and post-operation and provide psychosocial guidance
• Perform nursing process with individualized care, documentation, and interprofessional collaboration
• Coordinate wound care and HBO therapy procedures and monitor patient safety and gas delivery

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Time management

Critical thinking

Evidence-based practice

Education

BSN

WOCN certification

CHRN preferred

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a WOCN nurse to provide specialized wound, ostomy, and continence care in acute and rehab settings. The WOCN will work under the Nurse Manager, delivering evidence-based care and collaborating with nursing and medical staff to meet patient goals.

The role requires RN license, BSN, and national certification in wound ostomy continence nursing; minimum 3 years in acute care; CHRN preferred.