Wound Ostomy Continence

Kaiser Permanente; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Marcos, CA is seeking a Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse to provide specialized care and patient education for ostomies, wounds, and related skin issues.

You will deliver follow-up care, counsel patients ahead of surgery, educate healthcare teams, assess skin breakdown, and evaluate products to support continence and wound management. This is a full-time, on-site role with hourly pay in the $70–$87 range.

Responsibilities

• Provide follow-up and interventions to patients diagnosed with ostomies, draining wounds, fistulae, or skin breakdown.
• Counsel individuals anticipating surgery that may result in the creation of a stoma.
• Provide individualized instruction for patients with an abdominal stoma for stool or urine diversion.
• Assess and make treatment recommendations for skin breakdown conditions.
• Assist patients through the continuum of care for management of related issues.
• Evaluate new and currently used products for ostomy, continence, and wound care.
• Make recommendations to patients for obtaining related products.
• Assess individual patient needs and goals.
• Provide educational programs to physicians, nursing, and other paramedical professionals on ostomy/wound care management.
• Conduct continuing educational programs for physicians and nursing personnel.

Job description

The Wound Ostomy Continence role involves providing specialized care and education to patients with ostomies, wounds, and related skin issues. This position is ideal for nurses who are passionate about patient education and wound management.

Highlights

• Pay: $70 - $87/hour
• Location: San Marcos, CA
• Facility: Kaiser Permanente
• Schedule: Full Time

What You'll Do

• Provide follow-up and interventions to patients diagnosed with ostomies, draining wounds, fistulae, or skin breakdown.
• Counsel individuals anticipating surgery that may result in the creation of a stoma.
• Provide individualized instruction for patients with an abdominal stoma for stool or urine diversion.
• Assess and make treatment recommendations for skin breakdown conditions.
• Assist patients through the continuum of care for management of related issues.
• Evaluate new and currently used products for ostomy, continence, and wound care.
• Make recommendations to patients for obtaining related products.
• Assess individual patient needs and goals.
• Provide educational programs to physicians, nursing, and other paramedical professionals on ostomy/wound care management.
• Conduct continuing educational programs for physicians and nursing personnel.

Requirements

Education:

• Not specified

Experience:

• Not specified

Licenses & Certifications:

• Not specified

About Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on preventive care and wellness, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive services tailored to their needs.