Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (RN) Job Listing at MedStar Health in Washington, DC (Job ID 100385)

Description

General Summary of Position
The incumbent 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. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Graduate of a Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse program that is accredited by the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse Society required
• Will consider applicants who are in the process of completing WOCN certification with the expectation that it will be completed within six months of hire.
• Master's degree in Nursing preferred

• 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

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required
• CWOCN - Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse by the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board required
• Will consider applicants who are in the process of completing WOCN certification with the expectation that it will be completed within 1 1/2 years

• Ability to develop and initiate innovative techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles of Adult Education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.