About the RoleThe 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.
ScheduleMonday - 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
QualificationsEducation- 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.
