RN Ostomy WOC

About the role

The Registered Nurse WOC under general direction has authority, responsibility and accountability for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of wound, ostomy and continence care. Functions primarily as a consultant; provides direct patient care and education to select patients. Provides for staff development in areas of expertise. Responsible for product recommendations in areas of expertise. Maintains records and statistics reflecting role performance; participates in hospital wide committees and projects as indicated.

Responsibilities

• Affirms, plans, implements, and evaluates care given to patients with a wound, ostomy, or continence issue.
• Affirms, plans, implements, and evaluates measures used to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Works collaboratively with physicians and other disciplines in providing care to patients with a wound, ostomy, or continence issue.
• Provides consultation to staff regarding management of patients with wound, ostomy, or continence issues.
• Affirms, participates in reviews of policies and procedures related to wound, ostomy and continence care.
• Participates in pertinent committees and task forces.
• Contributes to research studies related to wound, ostomy, and continence care when feasible and incorporates current research into practice.
• Works with informatics to make sure documentation tools are updated to reflect current practices and compliance standards.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 1 year of hire.
• A minimum of two years of recent clinical nursing experience with wound care/ostomy preferred or two years of medical-surgical experience required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
• Certified Wound, Ostomy, Nurse (CWOCN) or equivalent within one year of hire or WOC program letter of acceptance.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.