Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Registered Nurse (WOCN) Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Clinton, MD (Job ID req46893)

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 in patients or out patients with ostomies, fistulas/draining wounds, pressure wounds and incontinence care. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Graduate of a Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse program that is accredited by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse Society. required
• Master's degree in Nursing preferred
• Will consider applicants who are in the process of completing WOCN certification with the expectation that it will be completed within 12 months of hire.
• CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO AN APPROPRIATE COMBINATION OF EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE.

Experience

• 1-2 years Professional practice as a nurse which includes experience in direct patient care preferred and
• 3-4 years Leadership experience in a clinical setting. required and
• Demonstrated teaching experience with children and adults required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in Maryland 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 year

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

This position has a hiring range of $37.5 - $54.92