MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Wound Ostomy and Continence Registered Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 10

Part-timeClinton, MD, USA$48.27 - $81.01 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Graduate of a Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse program accredited by the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse Society.
A master's degree in Nursing is preferred.
Applicants completing WOCN certification may be considered, with completion expected within 12 months of hire.
An appropriate combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Three to four years of leadership experience in a clinical setting is required.
Demonstrated teaching experience with children and adults is required.
An RN registered nurse license in Maryland or a compact state is required.
CWOCN certification by the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board is required; applicants completing WOCN certification may be considered, with completion expected within one year.
Ability to develop and initiate innovative techniques.
Demonstrated knowledge of adult education principles.
Verbal and written communication skills.
One to two years of professional nursing practice, including direct patient care, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide consultation to patients, staff, and physicians on pre-operative, post-operative, and routine care of ostomies, fistulas and draining wounds, pressure wounds, and incontinence.
Provide pre-operative counseling to patients and families, direct patient care for ostomy, skin, and incontinence problems, and outpatient follow-up and care as needed.
Assess educational needs, select methodologies, strategies, content, and resources, and conduct or implement patient education and staff training programs.
Determine and evaluate ostomy, skin, and incontinence care products for hospital stock.
Participate in research and other educational programs or projects relevant to the specialty or profession as requested.
Generate reports, patient records, and course documentation according to departmental guidelines.
Maintain and develop knowledge and skills in wound, ostomy, and continence therapy.
Maintain departmental policies and procedures, attend required meetings, and participate in committees as requested.
Develop strategies to market and maximize utilization of the Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse.
Perform other duties appropriate to the position and area.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree in Nursing is preferred.
One to two years of professional nursing practice, including direct patient care, is preferred.

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 in patients or out patients with ostomies fistulas/draining wounds pressure wounds and incontinence care. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center's philosophy policies procedures and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Provides consultation to patients staff and physicians relating to pre-operative post-operative and routine care of ostomies fistulas/draining wounds pressure wounds and incontinence care.

Provides pre-operative counseling to the patient/family direct care to patients for ostomy skin and incontinence problems and out-patient follow-up 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
Master's degree in Nursing preferred
Will consider applicants who are in the process of completing WOCNcertification with the expectation that it will be completed within 12 months of hire.
CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO AN APPROPRIATE COMBINATION OFEDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE.

Experience

1-2 years Professional practice as a nurse which includes experience in direct patient care preferred and
3-4 years Leadership experience in a clinical setting. required and
Demonstrated teaching experience with children and adults required

Licenses and Certifications

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in Maryland 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 ofcompleting WOCN certification with the expectation that it will be completed within 1 year

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 of

USD $48.27 - USD $81.01 /Hr.

About the Company

MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $29M
Headquarters: Columbia, MD
Founded: 1999

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