POSITION SUMMARY
The self-motivated WOCN needs to have excellent organizational and communication skills that can take the lead, manage patient caseload, confer with healthcare professionals, and develop ostomy & skin care and continence protocols.
The WOCN will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of wounds (acute and chronic), ostomy, and continence care for patients. In addition, the WOCN will function as a consultant for patients with draining wounds, fistulas, pressure sores, skin problems, and incontinence. Recommendations and a treatment plan will be individualized for all patients including inpatients, outpatients, preoperative and postoperative patients as consulted by the physician. The WOCN will also develop nursing staff skills in ostomy, wound, and skin care for optimal patient care.
This position integrates education, research, management, leadership, and consultation into clinical practice to enhance quality and continuity of care. Participates in ongoing educational activities (including in-services, continuing education, and formal education) to expand wound, ostomy, and continence knowledge, enhance role performance, and increase knowledge of professional issues.
Established nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures will be followed in administering nursing care. The WOCN is accountable for practicing within the defined scope of practice for the Registered Nurse and is committed to providing safe, quality ostomy, wound, and skin nursing care.
EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:
Minimum:
2-years previous acute care medical-surgical and/or oncology experience.
Previous experience in the management of postoperative patients.
Desired:
Wound experience.
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
Minimum:
Current California RN license, (2) Current BLS-C.
Desired:
Graduate from an accredited WOCN program
Membership and active involvement in WOCN Society
Membership and active involvement in the Advanced Wound Care Association
CWOCN preferred
Experience in multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
Revisions to the job description, accountabilities, and measures may be required due to patient care needs and/or efficient operation of the Medical Center. You will be advised in writing of any changes. It is also understood that the job description is not all-inclusive and you may be required to perform other related duties. The incumbent is accountable for reviewing the job description and updating as necessary.
NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Doctors Medical Center (DMC) is committed to the principle and practice of equal opportunity for all employees. Administration of policies and practices regarding employment will be carried out without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religious creed, sex, sexual prefernece, age (over 40), marital status, mental or physical, disability, medical condition, veteran status, or other protected classifications.
DMC will comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employement decisions including: recruitment, hiring classification, and assignment; all forms of compensation and benefits; training/development, transfer, and promotion; lay-off, termination or discharge; or any other actions affecting the status of employment.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: All applicants that are currently employees at Doctors Medical Center should not complete the online application. Internal applicants must complete the Bid Request Form. The Bid Request Form can be obtained in the Human Resources Department. All Bid Request Forms must be turned into Human Resources in order for the employee to be considered for the open position.