Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

About the role

The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Clinical Nurse (WOCN) provides specialized acute and rehabilitative care for patients with GI, GU, and Integumentary disorders.

Responsibilities

• Act as a clinical expert and consultant, developing individualized, evidence-based care plans, performing assessments, diagnoses, and treatments, including wound and ostomy management.
• Provide patient education and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safety and quality standards.
• Conduct hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), operate chambers, monitor patient response, and maintain equipment.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives, participate in research, precept students, and support resource management.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s Nursing degree.
• RN licensure (multi-state or single-state) and current BLS certification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in acute care.
• Strong clinical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice, safety standards, and hyperbaric procedures.

Preferred Skills

• Specialty certification.
• PALS and PALS-P certifications.