Wound Ostomy Continence

Kaiser Permanente; Tustin, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an experienced RN specialized in ostomy and wound care to provide follow-up interventions, patient education, and continuum-of-care support for complex skin and stoma conditions at our California facilities.

The role requires WOCN certification or active enrollment, plus California RN licensure, with responsibilities including teaching healthcare teams and assessing patient needs across pediatric and adult populations. BLS expected.

Qualifications

• RN with abdominal stomas, draining wounds, fistulas and pressure ulcers experience.
• Ability to educate physicians and nursing staff on ostomy and wound care management.
• Knowledge of pediatric and adult patient teaching principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide follow-up and interventions for ostomy and wound care patients.
• Counsel patients expecting possible stoma creation and post-op management.
• Educate physicians and nurses on current standards of ostomy/wound care.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient education

Stoma care

Communication skills

Fine motor dexterity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing (WOCN) program

Registered Nurse License (California)

Wound Care Nurse Certificate (WOCNCB)

Ostomy Care Nurse Certificate (WOCNCB)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

WOCNCB guidelines

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).

Notes:

rotating weekends
cross coverage of service lines and areas may be required