Graduate of an accredited Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse program required.
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
Master's Degree in Nursing Education or related field preferred.
RN - State Licensure in the District of Columbia required.
CPR certification required within 90 days.
CWOCN certification required.
Minimum of two years of nursing experience with direct patient care and teaching experience.
Responsibilities
Consult with patients, staff, and physicians on ostomy and wound care.
Assess and implement patient education and staff training programs.
Evaluate and determine ostomy and incontinence care products for hospital use.
Participate in relevant research and educational projects.
Maintain departmental policies and attend required meetings.
Benefits
Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources.
Comprehensive health benefit plans.
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
Retirement plans with matching contributions.
Tuition assistance for further education.
Referral bonus program for new hires.
Relocation assistance up to $5,000.
Work at a 5-time Magnet hospital, a prestigious designation.
Full Job Description
About the Role
The WOCN in this position functions as a consultant practitioner and educator for patients, staff and physicians concerning problems with inpatients or outpatients with ostomies fistulas/draining wounds, pressure wounds and incontinence care.
Schedule
Monday - Friday Five-8 hour days or Four-10 hr days
Key responsibilities include
Provides consultation to patients, staff and physicians relating to preoperative, postoperative and routine care of ostomies, fistulas/draining wounds, pressure wounds and incontinence care.
Assesses the need for selective methodologies, strategies, content resources and conducts/implements patient education and staff training programs.
Determines and evaluates ostomy skin and incontinent care products to be stocked for hospital use.
Participates in research and other educational programs/projects relevant to the area of specialty and/or profession as requested.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures; attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
Nursing Benefits
Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources
Comprehensive health benefit plans
Generous paid time off and flex scheduling options
Retirement plans with match.
Tuition assistance to advance your education.
Systemwide referral bonus program-up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health
Relocation assistance up to $5,000.00
5-time Magnet hospital - only 14.5% of certified hospitals have achieved this status
Qualifications
Education
Graduate of a Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse program that is accredited by the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse Society required.
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
Master's Degree in Nursing Education or related field preferred
License/Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
CWOCN - Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse by the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board required.
Experience
A minimum of two years of professional practice as a nurse which includes experience in direct patient care, leadership experience in a clinical setting. Demonstrated teaching experience with children and adults required.
What We Offer
Opportunities to actively contribute to Magnet®-driven practice excellence
Collaboration across a nationally recognized academic medical center
Support for professional growth, certification, and continuing education
A culture grounded in cura personalis - care of the whole person
This position has a hiring range of
USD $97,947.20 - USD $162,801.00 /Yr.
About MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is a medical facility located in Clinton, Maryland. It is a 192-bed acute care hospital that provides a range of services including emergency care, cardiology, cancer care, orthopedics, and women's health. The hospital is part of the MedStar Health system, which is the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region. MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and improving the health of the communities it serves.
