Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse New

Essential Functions

Interacts with co-workers, patients, their families/designated care partner(s), and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Integrates evidence based practice, clinical expertise, patients, their family/designated care partner(s) preferences and cultural beliefs and values for delivery of optimal health care. Partners with patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in identifying learning needs and priorities and provides education in ways that is useful, understandable and affirming. Participates in patient care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for outpatients with wound and/or ostomy care needs. In this role, teaching and support is given to the patient and/or caregiver. She/He provides care for stomas, complex wounds, fistulae, pressure ulcers, and fecal and urinary incontinence. The CWON or CWOCN Nurse provides specialized knowledge and skill to assist physicians and nursing staff with the management and teaching of patients with complex skin care needs, and guidance for selection of related product formulary. Provides specialized knowledge and skill to assist physicians and nursing staff with the management and teaching of patients with ostomies or patients with complex skin care needs. Acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice to deliver quality patient care. The Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy Nurse provides mentoring for hospital staff in relation

to these issues and assists in setting guidelines for patient care. These services and processes are performed in accordance with standards of care and hospital guidelines. Leads, coordinates and carries out a wound care shared governance committee which includes collection and reporting of data such as incidence, prevalence, and pressure injury prevention interventions. Conducts product review related to wound and ostomy care collecting recommendations, evaluations and development of protocols for utilization.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

Bachelors of Nursing required; Masters in Nursing preferred

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Experience:

Minimum 2 years' experience in medical surgical nursing.

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in state of practice; BLS required based on organizational guidelines/polices; Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) or Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence

Nurse (CWOCN) required.