Wound & Ostomy Care Coordinator - RN (CWON)

Virtua Health; Willingboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(b) plan? 403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Virtua Health seeks a Certified Nurse Consultant for Wound & Ostomy referrals to support acute and ambulatory care. You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care for wound/ostomy patients, guided by physician or nursing referrals.

You will lead staff education, coordinate across disciplines, participate in clinical trials and performance-improvement activities, and serve on system-wide committees collaborating with physicians, therapy, nutrition, home care, and case management to

Qualifications

• 1 year of wound and ostomy (CWON) experience desired in acute care setting.
• BSN degree required.
• MSN preferred.
• Graduate from approved WOCN education program.
• Graduate from accredited RN School of Nursing.
• Current RN License in State of NJ required.
• Advanced Practice License in State of NJ desired.
• BLS required.
• Driving License required.

Responsibilities

• Certified Nurse Consultant assessment, diagnoses, planning, implementation and evaluation of wound and/or ostomy patients.
• Staff education: unit-based and system-wide education programs, competency training for staff and case studies.
• Interdisciplinary coordination of care with physicians, physical therapy, nutrition, home care, case management and social services.
• Clinical leadership: represent on system-wide committees and drive projects in wound, ostomy, and skin care.
• Clinical trials and studies: coordinate with Materials Management and PVAC committee for trials and studies.
• Performance improvement activities: monitor pressure ulcer prevalence/incidence and follow-up actions.

Skills

CWON experience

Interdisciplinary coordination

Staff education

Clinical leadership

Clinical trials knowledge

Performance improvement

Education

BSN degree

MSN preferred

WOCN education program

RN School of Nursing

Job description

Virtua Health seeks a Certified Nurse Consultant for Wound & Ostomy referrals to support acute and ambulatory care. You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care for wound/ostomy patients, guided by physician or nursing referrals.

You will lead staff education, coordinate across disciplines, participate in clinical trials and performance-improvement activities, and serve on system-wide committees collaborating with physicians, therapy, nutrition, home care, and case management to