Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nurse

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); South Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse II at MUHA provides an in-depth plan of care for patients across all ages in wounds, ostomies and continence. Working under limited supervision, you will coordinate nursing management and collaborate with health care providers to implement programmatic changes throughout inpatients and outpatients.

You will update clinical practice based on current research and developmental needs of patients, while supporting families.

Qualifications

• WOCN I: Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of Nursing and a minimum of three (3) years of applied related clinical work experience as an RN.
• WOCN II: Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of Nursing. A minimum of three (3) years of applied related clinical work experience as an RN and 2 years of experience as a WOCNCB certified Wound and Ostomy (CWON) Nurse.
• Current South Carolina or compact state licensure as a registered nurse.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
• Current WOCNCB, Wound and Ostomy (CWON) or Wound, Ostomy and Continence (CWOCN) certification required for WOCN II.
• Additional Continence and Foot Care Certification (CFCN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide an in-depth plan of care for patients in wounds, ostomies and continence across all ages.
• Coordinate nursing management and collaborate with other health care providers to implement programmatic changes.
• Update clinical practice based on current research and changes in patient development and family needs.

Skills

RN Experience

Clinical Collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

WOCN I: Bachelor's in Nursing + 3 years RN experience

WOCN II: Bachelor's in Nursing + 3 years RN + CWON/CWOCN cert.

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse II reports to the Wound Care Manager. Under limited supervision, the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse II provides an in-depth plan of care for patients in a specialty area of wounds, ostomies and continence for all ages(neonate to adult) throughout the organization for inpatients and outpatients. This role coordinates nursing management and collaborates with other health care providers to implement programmatic changes. This position updates clinical practice based on current research and changes in the age and level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients' families.

Entity and Employment Details

• Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)


• Worker Type: Employee


• Worker Sub-Type: Regular


• Cost Center: CC000548 CHS - Nursing - Specialty (Main)


• Pay Rate Type: Salary


• Pay Grade: Health-30


• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40


• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday. 5x8 hour day shifts per week. No nights, weekends, holidays or call

Job Summary / Purpose

The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse reports to the Wound Care Manager. Under limited supervision, the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse provides an in-depth plan of care for patients in a specialty area of wounds, ostomies and continence for all ages (neonate to adult) throughout the organization for inpatients and outpatients. This role coordinates nursing management and collaborates with other health care providers to implement programmatic changes. This position updates clinical practice based on current research and changes in the age and level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients' families.

Minimum Training and Education

• WOCN I: Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of Nursing and a minimum of three (3) years of applied related clinical work experience as an RN.


• WOCN II: Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of Nursing. A minimum of three (3) years of applied related clinical work experience as an RN and 2 years of experience as a WOCNCB certified Wound and Ostomy (CWON) Nurse.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

• Current South Carolina or compact state licensure as a registered nurse.


• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.


• Current WOCNCB, Wound and Ostomy (CWON) or Wound, Ostomy and Continence (CWOCN) certification required for WOCN II.


• Additional Continence and Foot Care Certification (CFCN) preferred.

Additional Job Description

• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)


• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)


• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)


• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)


• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)


• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)


• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)


• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)


• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)


• Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)


• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)


• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)


• Ability to perform \"pinching\" operations. (Frequent)


• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)


• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)


• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)


• Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)


• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)


• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)


• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)


• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)


• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)


• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)


• Ability to lift from 36\" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)


• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)


• Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.


• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)


• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)


• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)


• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)


• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)


• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)


• Ability to perform gross motor functions with freque