Wound Ostomy Specialty Care Nurse
Core
Provides specialized care, consultation, and education for patients with complex wounds, ostomies, GI/GU alterations, and incontinence.
Role type
Specialty Care Nurse (Wound/Ostomy)
Builds
Inpatient and outpatient wound care programs
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Wound assessment, Ostomy management, Pouch system troubleshooting, Topical therapy application, Patient education, Care plan development, Regulatory compliance, Policy development
Preferred skills
BSN degree, Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) certification, 1 year prior wound care experience
Technologies
Lift equipment, Patient handling aids
Responsibilities
Assess and treat draining wounds and fistulae, Provide instruction on proper wound dressing, Collaborate with physicians to plan patient care, Review and modify pouch system problems, Develop nursing policies and procedures for wound care, Cross-train and support outpatient wound care center
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC