The hospital-based Wound Ostomy Nurse serves as a clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders
Job Summary
The hospital-based Wound Ostomy Nurse serves as a clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders.
Professional responsibilities include direct patient care, clinical consultation, education, research, and administration regarding wounds, ostomies, and continence issues.
The role requires providing pre- and postoperative education to patients undergoing ostomy surgery and validating pressure ulcer data collection for nursing quality indicators.
Matching Summary
The hospital-based Wound Ostomy Nurse serves as a clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct patient care delivery
Wound assessment and management
Ostomy site marking and care
Continence disorder management
Patient and staff education
Nice-to-have
Collaborative multidisciplinary practice
Research participation in committees
Cost-effective supply selection
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent experience
Graduation from WOCN-accredited WOC nursing program