Wound Ostomy Continence

Kaiser Permanente; Baldwin Park (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a skilled Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse to provide follow-up care for patients with ostomies and complex wounds in California. The role focuses on direct patient care, product assessment, and ongoing patient education to optimize outcomes.

Candidates should have a BSN, completion of a WOCN program, and California RN licensure with WOCNCB credentials. Works on-site, with responsibilities spanning patient education and interprofessional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provides follow-up and interventions to patients with ostomies, draining wounds, fistulas, or skin breakdown from pressure, incontinence, venous hypertension, arterial insufficiency, trauma, surgery, or diabetes.
• Offers direct patient care counseling for patients facing ostomy surgery and post-op care, and assesses and advises on ostomy products and wound care.
• Educates physicians, nursing staff, and other professionals on ostomy and wound care best practices and self-care education.

Job description

Job Summary:

Provides follow-up and interventions to patients diagnosed with ostomies, draining wounds, fistulae, or skin breakdown secondary to pressure, incontinence, venous hypertension, arterial insufficiency, trauma, surgery or diabetic neuropathy and other related skin issues.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provides follow-up and interventions to patients diagnosed with ostomies, draining wounds, fistulae, or skin breakdown secondary to pressure, incontinence, venous hypertension, arterial insufficiency, trauma, surgery or diabetic neuropathy and other related skin issues.
• Provides direct patient care counseling of individuals anticipating surgery which may result in the creation of a stoma, individualized instruction for those who have an abdominal stoma for the diversion of stool or urine, or assessment and treatment recommendations for the above stated skin breakdown conditions. Assists patient through continuum of care for management of related issues. Evaluates new and currently used products for ostomy, continence and wound care. Makes recommendations to patients in obtaining related products.
• Assesses individual patient needs and goals, and provides educational programs to physicians, nursing, and other paramedical professionals on ostomy/wound care management and self-care education. Conducts continuing educational programs for physicians and nursing personnel. This helps provide current standards of practice for ostomy patients. Provides patient/family teaching and education regarding ostomy/wound care and self-management.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year previous clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse in caring for patients with abdominal stomas, draining wounds, fistulas, and pressuresores ulcers.

Education:

• Bachelors Degree
• Completion of an accredited Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing (WOCN) program.

License, Certification, Registration:

• Registered Nurse License (California)

• Wound Care Nurse Certificate from Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)

• Ostomy Care Nurse Certificate from Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)

• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of pediatric and adult patient teaching principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and integumentary systems including pathophysiology.
• Effective communication skills.
• Fine motor dexterity.
• Certified Continence Nurse (CCCN) may be required as specified by department.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Board Certification in Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing (CWOCN).