Wound Ostomy Continence

Job Summary: Provides follow-up and interventions to patients diagnosed with ostomies, draining wounds, fistulae, or skin breakdown secondary to pressure, incontinence, venous hypertension, arterial insufficiency, trauma, surgery or diabetic neuropathy and other related skin issues.

• Provides follow-up and interventions to patients diagnosed with ostomies, draining wounds, fistulae, or skin breakdown secondary to pressure, incontinence, venous hypertension, arterial insufficiency, trauma, surgery or diabetic neuropathy and other related skin issues.
• Provides direct patient care counseling of individuals anticipating surgery which may result in the creation of a stoma, individualized instruction for those who have an abdominal stoma for the diversion of stool or urine, or assessment and treatment recommendations for the above stated skin breakdown conditions.
• Assesses individual patient needs and goals, and provides educational programs to physicians, nursing, and other paramedical professionals on ostomy/wound care management and self-care education.
• Conducts continuing educational programs for physicians and nursing personnel.
• Provides patient/family teaching and education regarding ostomy/wound care and self-management.

• Minimum 1 year previous clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse in caring for patients with abdominal stomas, draining wounds, fistulas, and pressure sores ulcers.
• Completion of an accredited Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing (WOCN) program.
• Registered Nurse License (California)
• Wound Care Nurse Certificate from Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)
• Ostomy Care Nurse Certificate from Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)

• Medical, Vision & Dental
• Compensation
• Retirement Plans
• Professional Development
• Vacation, Holiday & Sick Leave
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Work-Life Balance