Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Registered Nurse (WOCN). In this vital role, you will coordinate enterostomal therapy efforts, initiate and adapt care plans, and provide essential clinical expertise and education to patients, their families, staff, and physicians.
Key Responsibilities:
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to define and implement high standards of care.
• Consult with physicians and staff about innovative care methods and ongoing patient management.
• Contribute towards departmental goals, ensuring adherence to all policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage care for patients with specific GI, GU, and integumentary system disorders, including stomas, wounds, and incontinence.
• Evaluate clinical supplies and equipment for effectiveness, monitor utilization, and manage costs appropriately.
• Follow up with patients, including conducting telephone triage.
• Provide education to patients and families both individually and in groups, ensuring they have access to vital information.
• Keep accurate records of activities and compile necessary statistics.
• Stay updated on research and technology, using insights to educate both staff and patients.
• Document all patient interactions, education, and care provided while ensuring privacy and confidentiality.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives alongside a multidisciplinary team.
• Offer consultancy to teams regarding patient assessment, ongoing care, and discharge planning.
Nursing Benefits:
• Access to nationally recognized wellbeing resources for nurses.
• Comprehensive health benefit plans tailored to your needs.
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
• Retirement plans with company matching.
• Tuition assistance to further your education.
• Referral bonuses for successful recruitment of other nurses.
• Relocation assistance available up to $5,000.
• Free parking for all associates.
Qualifications:
• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited Nursing School is required.
• 3-4 years of clinical experience in enterostomal therapy is required.
• At least 2 years of teaching or precepting experience is required.
• Current WOCN or ET certification is necessary.
• Active RN License in Maryland or Compact State and Basic Life Support certification required.
This position offers a competitive pay range of USD $41.97 - USD $75.61 per hour.
