The Wound Ostomy Nurse serves as a clinical resource and consultant for patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems
Job Summary
The Wound Ostomy Nurse serves as a clinical resource and consultant for patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems.
Professional responsibilities include direct patient care, clinical consultation, education, research, and administration.
The role involves providing guidance, education, and consultation for patients with wounds, ostomies, and continence disorders, as well as supporting staff knowledge and competence.
Matching Summary
The Wound Ostomy Nurse serves as a clinical resource and consultant for patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
nursing process utilization
patient assessment and care planning
wound and ostomy management
patient and caregiver education
continence disorder management
Nice-to-have
collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
contributing to protocol development
cost-effective supply selection
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent experience
Graduation from WOCN-accredited program or completion within 18 months
WCC, OMS program completion and certification
Act 34, Act 33, Act 73 clearances
Current State of PA RN licensure or multi-state eNLC
CPR certification
Two to four years of relevant nursing experience (preferred)