Wound Ostomy Continence

Kaiser Permanente; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks a highly skilled Wound Ostomy Continence nurse in California to deliver comprehensive ostomy and wound care, including patient education and product recommendations. The role requires experience with ostomy and wound management across ages and settings.

The nurse will provide direct patient care, participate in continuum-of-care planning, and contribute to professional education for physicians and nursing staff, ensuring adherence to current standards of practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for RN practice.
• Completion of an accredited Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing (WOCN) program.
• Current RN license in California and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide follow-up and interventions for ostomies, wounds, fistulae, and skin issues.
• Educate patients and families on ostomy care and self-management.
• Offer professional education to staff on ostomy/wound care standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Fine motor dexterity

Pediatric & adult teaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree

WOCN program completion

Tools

WOCNCB certification

CWOCN certification

BLS certification

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 pressure sores 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).

Notes:

rotating weekends

cross coverage of service lines and areas may be required

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Wound Ostomy Continence

LOCATION: Tustin, California

REQNUMBER: 1391694

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.