Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse, Per Diem
Core
Specialized nursing role focused on wound, fistula, ostomy, and continence care, including patient education, clinical assessment, and staff consultation.
Role type
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN)
Builds
Patient care plans, clinical protocols, and educational programs for staff and patients
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Wound assessment, ostomy management, catheterization training, clinical education, protocol development, skin complication management, vendor formulary management
Preferred skills
Precepting experience, national conference attendance, research implementation
Technologies
Specialty wound care products, pressure redistribution products, electronic documentation systems
Responsibilities
Assess and plan patient care for wound and ostomy issues; educate patients and staff on continence and catheterization; consult with physicians on wound care orders; train clinical staff on wound and ostomy protocols; manage wound care formulary and product selection; document patient responses to care instructions.
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, specialized clinical IC