Registered Nurse - Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing

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Organization:

WOCN

Job Summary:

Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of ostomy care for patients; functions as a consultant for patients with draining wounds, fistulas, pressure sores, skin problems, and incontinence; develop nursing staff skills in ostomy; wound and skin care for optimal patient care. Responsible for coordinating a comprehensive program for the nursing care, education and rehabilitation of patients requiring wound, ostomy, and incontinence care.

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SHIFT
PRN weekend coverage. Minimum requirement of 3 shifts per month, scheduled on Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday based on department scheduling needs. Typical hours are 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, with some flexibility in shift hours.

Candidates may also have the option to work two 12-hour shifts per month in place of three 8-hour shifts, based on scheduling needs.

Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Team
Join Vanderbilt University Hospital’s Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing team, providing specialized nursing care and clinical expertise to patients with wound, ostomy, and continence needs. This PRN opportunity supports weekend coverage and works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams across the hospital to promote high-quality, evidence-based patient care.

Ideal Candidate:

• WOC certification required
• Approximately 5 years of relevant nursing experience preferred
• Strong clinical knowledge of wound, ostomy, and continence care
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary care teams
• Availability to meet the required weekend coverage schedule

Why Join WOCN Team:

• Specialized clinical practice supporting patients with complex wound, ostomy, and continence needs
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
• Opportunity to utilize advanced clinical expertise while supporting patients across the continuum of care
• PRN scheduling with a defined weekend commitment

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with and serves as consultant for other health team members in the management and education of in-patient and clinic patients with altered patterns of bowel or urinary elimination, fistulas, draining wounds, and altered skin integrity and evaluate achievement of desired outcomes.
• Collaborates with the appropriate departments to investigate and recommend best practice guidelines to improve and educate the safe and quality patient care related to wound, ostomy, continence care.
• Collaborates with other departments in the investigation, research, and follow-up of clinical studies.
• Recommend, Submit and maintain necessary reports and records pertaining to specialty.
• Collaborates with Supply Chain, clinical departments, and industry to investigate ostomy, wound, and incontinence related products to align with the VUMC pillar goals.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Nursing Patient Education (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient education in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of providing patient health education services without requiring instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
• Evidence-Based Practice (Advanced): Recognizes, Implements, and evaluates practice changes based on published research. Demonstrates expertise in applying evidence-based practices to challenging and complex situations.
• Wound Care (Advanced): Demonstrates the uppermost levels of expertise in applying wound care in challenging and complex situations. Often takes a lead role in highly pressurized situations when there is a need to achieve results. Consistently delivers nursing services in a creative and imaginative manner while setting a standard for others. Actively participates in outside professional organizations and forums. Contributes in the development of nursing best practices for the organization.
• Continence Care (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of the incontinence care in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering incontinence care services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
• Ostomy Care (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of the ostomy care in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering ostomy care services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.

Our Nursing Philosophy:  

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. 

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and /or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• And many more...Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

Achieve the Remarkable: 

Learn more about VUMC Nursing here.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse - Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB), LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-OthersLicensure-Others

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

2 years

Education:

Bachelor's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.