Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) RN Acute - IP Nursing Wound Care

About the role

This position is an essential member of the nursing clinical team. The RN certified in wound, ostomy and continence provides expert clinical care, consultation/care coordination, education, quality improvement, leadership and research to the organization in relation to patients/families and colleagues with wound, skin, ostomy and continence needs. This position is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation and care of wounds (acute and chronic), fistulae, pressure ulcers, skin breakdown, ostomy care and incontinence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care for populations of patients, identifies trends, develops evidence-based protocols/treatments and refines protocols based on emerging evidence, products, therapies and outcomes
• Develops and implements and refines educational programs for patients, families, colleagues and community partners
• Provides formal and informal consultation and serves as resource to patients, healthcare team and leadership
• Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner
• Advocates for the rights, ethical standards, and safety of patients and healthcare team
• Is visible, accessible and committed to communicating effectively with staff

Qualifications

Education: Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years with a minimum of 2000 hours of progressive wound and skill experience in clinical practice. Experience in EPIC EHR preferred.

Licensure, Certification, Registration:

• Licensed Registered Nurse from the CT DPH
• Enrollment in a WOCN Society Accredited Educational Program within one year of hire
• Completion of board certification in wound/ostomy/continence through WOCNCB within a defined timeline following enrollment in educational program
• BLS certification
• Must be able to effectively communicate information in English

Skills

• Strong ability to collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate prevention and treatment interventions per protocol
• Excellent ability to advocate for the patient with skin and wound care needs and for the professional practice
• Seeks opportunities for professional growth and skill maintenance as WOC RN
• Strong ability to review cases for quality improvement; formulates, implements, and evaluates plans for improvement in coordination with the interdisciplinary team and other nursing personnel
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver educational programs
• Working knowledge of high reliability and LEAN process improvement strategies
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to education as a methodology for promoting continuous quality improvement in the delivery of patient care and services
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team
• Proficient in use of electronic medical record
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel