Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse

Overview
Looking to be on the staff of the largest healthcare organization in the state of Minnesota?
We at M Health Fairview are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking, expert WOC nurse to join our team!The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) Nursing operates within the Mission, Core Values, and Strategic Plans of Fairview Hospitals. WOC Nursing provides consultation, education, leadership, staff supervision, and direct care for patients with needs in the areas of wounds, ostomies, fistulas, drains, and incontinence problems.
WOC Nursing collaborates with physicians, staff nurses, and other health care fields to determine the best treatment protocols, and facilitate quality outcomes for ostomy, wound and incontinence management. WOC Nursing incorporates current research and standard process guidelines when developing a plan of care for ostomy, wound and continence care. The WOC Nurse is available for consultation during weekend hours.
Responsibilities
- Provides consultation and direct patient care for new ostomy patients, including pre-operative site marking, education, and emotional support
- Manages complex ostomy and fistula care.
- Cares for simple and complex wounds and skin care injuries.
- Provides leadership in pressure injury prevention, surveillance, and treatment.
- Evaluates innovative ostomy, wound and skin care products and devices and influence product choices through collaboration with other departments/sites/teams.
- Develops WOC related policy, procedure, practice protocols or guidelines.
- Provides education to patients, family, and other healthcare professionals individually and in-group settings.
- Actively participates within an interdisciplinary team; developing wound, ostomy and continence plans of care, and effectively advocating patient-centered care.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree and graduation from an accredited WOC Nursing program.
- Current MN RN License
- Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse (CWOCN)
- BLS for Health Care Providers
Preferred
- 1 year WOC clinical experience
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Fairview Health Services (fairview.org) is an award-winning, nonprofit health system providing exceptional care across the full spectrum of health care services. Fairview is one of the most comprehensive and geographically accessible systems in the state, with 12 hospitals-including an academic medical center and long-term care hospital-serving the greater Twin Cities metro area and north-central Minnesota.
Its broad continuum also includes 56 primary care clinics, specialty clinics, senior living communities, retail and specialty pharmacies, pharmacy benefit management services, rehabilitation centers, counseling and home health care services, medical transportation, an integrated provider network and health insurer PreferredOne. In partnership with the University of Minnesota, Fairview's 32,000 employees and 2,400 affiliated providers embrace innovation to drive a healthier future through healing, discovery and education.
Vaccination Update
As part of our ongoing efforts to protect the wellbeing of our teams and to provide a safe and healthy environment for the patients and communities we serve, all Fairview employees will be required to receive both an annual flu vaccination and the COVID-19 vaccination series. Current employees must have completed both vaccination schedules on or before October 31, 2021.Beginning August 9, 2021, any new hires who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are required to receive their first dose prior to their start date and their second dose (if receiving Moderna or Pfizer vaccines) within 4 weeks of their start date. Annual flu vaccinations are also required before the employment start date for employees who begin employment during the flu season.Accommodations requests will be reviewed on an individual basis.
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.
Job Locations US-MN-Minneapolis
Posted Date 3 months ago (12/12/2022 2:12 PM)
Requisition ID 2022-104831
Profession Nurse (RN/LPN)
Speciality Other
Department WOC Nursing
Shift day
Hours per 2 weeks 16
Location University of Minnesota Medical Center (East Bank)