Wound Ostomy Continence Registered Nurse (RN)

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 89,065 - 162,801; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks a Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse to function as a consultant practitioner and educator for patients, staff, and physicians regarding ostomies, fistulas, wounds, incontinence care. The role aligns with hospital policies and standards and supports education and research initiatives.

The incumbent will assess needs, provide guidance, lead staff training, and develop strategies to maximize ostomy and continence services.

Qualifications

• RN with DC state licensure or valid compact licensure
• CWOCN certification required
• WOCN certification expected within 1.5 years of hire
• Minimum 2 years of professional nursing practice including direct patient care and leadership/teaching experience
• Knowledge of adult education principles and effective patient/staff education methods

Responsibilities

• Provides consultation on ostomy, skin, continence care for inpatients and outpatients
• Provides preoperative counseling and postoperative care guidance to patients/families
• Develops and evaluates education programs for patients and staff
• Maintains and updates knowledge in wound, ostomy, and continence therapy and related products

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Adult education

Innovative techniques

Education

WOCN program graduate

Master's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position
The incumbent in this position functions as a consultant practitioner and educator for patients staff and physicians concerning problems with inpatients or outpatients with ostomies fistulas/draining wounds pressure wounds and incontinence care. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides consultation to patients staff and physicians relating to preoperative postoperative and routine care of ostomies fistulas/draining wounds pressure wounds and incontinence care.
• Provides preoperative counseling to the patient/family direct care to patients for ostomy skin and incontinence problems and outpatient followup and care as needed.
• Assesses the need for selects methodologies strategies content resources and conducts/implements patient education and staff training programs.
• Determines and evaluates ostomy skin and incontinent care products to be stocked for Hospital use.
• Participates in research and other educational programs/projects relevant to the area of specialty and/or profession as requested.
• Generates reports patient records and course documentation according to departmental guidelines.
• Maintains and develops knowledge base and skills in the area of wound ostomy and continence therapy.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures; attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Develops strategies to market and maximize utilization of the Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all inclusive.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of a Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse program that is accredited by the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse Society required
• Will consider applicants who are in the process of completing WOCN certification with the expectation that it will be completed within six months of hire.
• Master's degree in Nursing preferred

Experience

• A minimum of two years of professional practice as a nurse which includes experience in direct patient care. leadership experience in a clinical setting. demonstrated teaching experience with children and adults. required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required
• CWOCN - Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse by the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board required
• Will consider applicants who are in the process of completing WOCN certification with the expectation that it will be completed within 1 1/2 years

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to develop and initiate innovative techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles of Adult Education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This position has a hiring range

USD $89,065.00 - USD $162,801.00 /Yr.