Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse Specialist

About the Role

Serves as a clinical resource and consultant to the nursing staff in the care of patients with ostomies, fistula tubes, dermal wounds, incontinence, and other disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems. Assists in staff development, staff education, and patient education related to care.

Requirements

• BSN graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Licensed as a RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations
• Two years of related clinical nursing experience
• Certified in American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)
• Graduate of an accredited Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) Nursing Education Program
• Board certification in Wound and Ostomy care

Preferred Qualifications

• Continence Certification
• Knowledge of WOC Nursing program development
• Teaching experience