RN Ostomy WOC

Role Overview The Registered Nurse WOC is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of wound, ostomy, and continence care. Primarily serving as a consultant, they provide direct patient care and education, support staff development, and recommend products in their expertise area. They oversee the WOC Nursing program, participate in hospital committees, develop policies, lead quality improvement initiatives, and coordinate pressure ulcer prevention efforts. Key Responsibilities Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care related to wounds, ostomies, and continence issues.Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient management.Provide staff consultation on wound, ostomy, and continence management.Review and update related policies and procedures.Participate in research, quality improvement, and documentation updates. Qualifications & Skills Associate of Science in Nursing required; Bachelor’s degree within one year.Minimum two years of recent clinical or medical-surgical nursing experience; experience in wound care/ostomy preferred.Licensed RN in Florida; certification as a Wound, Ostomy, or Continence Nurse (CWOCN) or acceptance into a WOC program within one year.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications.