Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse

Responsibilities

• Manages patients in inpatient and outpatient settings with ostomy, wound, and complex skin management needs.
• Affirms patients and families through consultations, coordination of services, and education.
• Works in both inpatient and outpatient service areas.
• Evaluates and treats chronic and acute wounds using evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on wound, ostomy, and complex skin needs.
• Provides pre- and post-ostomy counseling and teaching.
• Performs evaluations and treatments for draining and infected wounds and fistulas.
• Assists with evaluation and treatment of peri-stomal skin problems.
• Coordinates compression wraps for venous stasis and non-healing lower leg wounds.
• Trains patients and families on wound, ostomy, and complex skin care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in acute care or clinical settings with complex skin, wound, or ostomy needs; 2 years preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians, and the community.
• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems relevant to job functions.

Pay

Pay Range: USD $57.63 - USD $86.08 /Hr.