Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse New

Responsible and accountable for compliance to all standards of practice and professional development in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, United Health Services and Home Care policies and philosophy, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Nurses, WOCN Standards, and the Bill of Patient Rights. Promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor degree in Nursing
• 2 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting
• Completion of an accredited WOCN program for WOC Nursing (WOCNEP) within 1 year

Preferred:

• Previous completion of a WOCNEP program
• Previous experience as a WOCN
• 6 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting

License/Certification

Minimum Required:

• Current New York State Registered Nurse License
• Certification through the WOCN Certification Board (WOCNCB) within 1 year
• CPR Certification required upon hire.

Preferred:

• Current certification as a Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse (CWOCN) through WOCNCB

Work Environment

• Work is performed in an office environment and patient care areas which require working in proximity to other employees and patients. Rooms are air conditioned and heated. Frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting. Travel between UHS sites occurs daily. Stressful environment with frequent interruptions. Exposure to equipment cleaning solutions and disinfectants. PPE (Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, and Gloves) as required by UHS Hospitals Infection Control policies.

Age of Patients Served

• All Age Groups

HIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient Information

• All – Access to patient information, including restricted information – Level 4