General Summary of PositionThe 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 ResponsibilitiesProvides consultation to patients, staff and physicians relating to pre-operative, post-operative and routine care of ostomies, fistulas/draining wounds, pressure wounds and incontinence care.Provides pre-operative counseling to the patient/family, direct care to patients for ostomy, skin, and incontinence problems and out-patient follow-up and care as needed.Assesses the need for, selects 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.Generates reports, patient records and course documentation according to departmental guidelines.Maintains and develops knowledge base and skills in the area of wound, ostomy and continence therapy.Maintains established departmental policies and procedures; attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.Develops strategies to market and maximize utilization of the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse.Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all inclusive.
Minimum QualificationsEducation CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO AN APPROPRIATE COMBINATION OF
EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE. required and Graduate of a Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse program that is accredited by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse Society. required and 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. required andMaster's degree in Nursing preferred
Experience1-2 years Professional practice as a nurse which includes experience in direct patient care preferred and3-4 years Leadership experience in a clinical setting. required and Demonstrated teaching experience with children and adults required
Licenses and CertificationsRN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current Maryland License as a Registered Professional Nurse. required andCWOCN - Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse Board certification by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board. required and Will consider applicants who are in the process of
completing WOCN certification with the expectation that it will be completed within 1 Year required
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility 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