Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nurse Specialist

Kaiser Permanente; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Lancaster, California is seeking a Registered Nurse specialized in wound, ostomy, and continence care to provide follow-up, interventions, and direct patient care for ostomies, draining wounds, fistulas, and related skin issues across the care continuum.

The role includes evaluating products, making recommendations to patients, delivering education to physicians, nursing and other professionals, and conducting ongoing training on ostomy and wound care; licensure and WOC

Qualifications

• Minimum one year RN experience caring for ostomy, wounds and pressure sores.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Completion of an accredited Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing (WOCN) program.
• Registered Nurse License (California) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Ostomy/WOCNCB and WOCNCB wound certifications preferred.
• CWOCN certification may be required by department.

Responsibilities

• Provides follow-up and interventions to patients with ostomies, draining wounds, fistulas, and related skin issues.
• Provides direct patient care counseling for patients anticipating surgery or stoma creation.
• Assists patient through continuum of care for management of related issues.
• Evaluates new and current products for ostomy, continence and wound care.
• Makes recommendations to patients in obtaining related products.
• Educates physicians, nursing and other professionals on ostomy/wound care management and self-care.
• Delivers continuing education for physicians and nursing personnel on current standards of practice for ostomy patients.

Skills

Effective communication

Fine motor dexterity

Patient counseling

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

WOCN program completion

CA RN license

Basic Life Support

WOCNCB Ostomy certificate

WOCNCB Wound certificate

CWOCN

CCCN may be required

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Lancaster, California is seeking a Registered Nurse specialized in wound, ostomy, and continence care to provide follow-up, interventions, and direct patient care for ostomies, draining wounds, fistulas, and related skin issues across the care continuum.

The role includes evaluating products, making recommendations to patients, delivering education to physicians, nursing and other professionals, and conducting ongoing training on ostomy and wound care; licensure and WOC