RN, Wound, Ostomy, Continence, 8a-4:30p

Position Overview

The Wound, Ostomy, Continence-RN is a nurse specialist who provides age‐specific care for patients from neonate through geriatric. This role focuses on the assessment, planning, implementation, education, and evaluation of care for patients with impaired skin integrity, ostomies, and complex or chronic wounds – including surgical wounds. The professional also serves as a resource for nursing staff, patients, families, and physicians, coordinating patient care via EPIC consults.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide age-specific care for patients from neonate through geriatric with impaired skin integrity, ostomies, and complex wounds.
• Plan, implement, educate, and evaluate patient care for effective wound management in both surgical and chronic settings.
• Deliver direct patient care including consultations, assessments, and recommendations for hospitalized patients and outpatients.
• Serve as a trusted resource for nursing staff, patients, families, and physicians.
• Coordinate care through EPIC for patients with physician or nursing consults.

Required Qualifications

• Experience Required: One year in nursing
• Education: Bachelor Degree
• Qualifications: One of: CWOCN, CWON or WCC. Must obtain Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) or Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) or Wound Care Certified (WCC) credential within two years of hire.
• Requirements: Registered Nurse (KY)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience Required: One year as a wound ostomy nurse
• Education: Master Degree
• Qualifications: Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse OR Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse