Wound/Ostomy Specialist RN

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health seeks a Wound/Ostomy Specialist RN in Wilmington, NC to coordinate wound/ostomy services and ensure standards of care are met. You will collaborate with physicians, managers, and a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.

The ideal candidate will hold an RN license in the state, have 1 year of nursing experience (2 years preferred), and complete WOC certification or an approved course within 6–12 months of starting.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One year nursing experience required; two years in clinical nursing preferred.
• RN license in appropriate state required.
• Wound Care and Ostomy certification or completion of an approved WOC course within 3 years of hire; certification within 6–12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination for wound/ostomy program, services, resources and standards.
• Assure credentialing/skills validation and competency testing is completed.
• Ensure national WOCN standards of care are implemented.
• Apply advanced clinical decision making in wound/ostomy/continence care.

Skills

WOCN knowledge

Clinical decision making

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

What We Offer

The Wound/Ostomy Specialist RN is responsible for achieving standards of care, collaborating with physicians, managers, clinical coordinators and other team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized patient care in accordance with the current policies and procedures. Responsible for ongoing quality, productivity and efficiency in Wound Ostomy Care Services.

What You'll Do

• Provide coordination for wound/ostomy/continence program, services, resources and standards.
• Assure completion of required credentialing/skills validation and competency testing.
• Assure national WOCN standards of care are implemented.
• Demonstrate advanced practice skills with expertise in clinical decision making and independently incorporating concepts of standards in wound/ostomy/continence.
• Attend training and seminars to maintain clinical expertise.
• Serve as a resource for nurses, physicians and other health care professionals.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Associate's Degree Nursing required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience: One year nursing experience required. Two years in clinical nursing, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • RN license in Appropriate State, required.
  • Certification in Wound Care and Ostonomy, required OR Completion of Wound/Ostomy Course provided by accredited program which must be completed within 3 years of hire and certification should be achieved within 6 months to 1 year after program is complete.
  • Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

190451