Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse , Cherry Hill, NJ

Position: Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse Full Time Days, Cherry Hill, NJ (08003)
Job Details
With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy
Nurse uses the nursing process in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the
physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson
Health. The Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy Nurse is a registered nurse with certification in this
specialty (CWON or CWOCN). He/she functions independently and collaboratively with the
multidisciplinary team to provide specialized care for patients with wound, ostomy, and continence
concerns in the acute care setting.
The Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy Nurse influences patient care both directly, through the
provision of hands-on care, and indirectly, by serving as an educator, consultant, researcher, or
administrator guiding the provision of optimal patient care to patients with wound, ostomy, or continence
concerns. The Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy Nurse participates in patient care assessment,
planning, implementation, and evaluation for inpatients.

Job Description

Essential Functions
Interacts with co-workers, patients, their families/designated care partner(s), and other staff
consistent with the values of Jefferson.
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Integrates evidence based practice, clinical expertise, patients, their family/designated care
partner(s) preferences and cultural beliefs and values for delivery of optimal health care.
Partners with patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in identifying learning needs and
priorities and provides education in ways that is useful, understandable and affirming.
Participates in patient care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for outpatients
with wound and/or ostomy care needs.
In this role, teaching and support is given to the patient and/or caregiver. She/He provides care for
stomas, complex wounds, fistulae, pressure ulcers, and fecal and urinary incontinence. The CWON or
CWOCN Nurse provides specialized knowledge and skill to assist physicians and nursing staff with the
management and teaching of patients with complex skin care needs, and guidance for selection of
related product formulary.
Provides specialized knowledge and skill to assist physicians and nursing staff with the management
and teaching of patients with ostomies or patients with complex skin care needs.
Acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice to deliver quality patient care.
The Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy Nurse provides mentoring for hospital staff in relation
to these issues and assists in setting guidelines for patient care. These services and processes are
performed in accordance with standards of care and hospital guidelines.
Leads, coordinates and carries out a wound care shared governance committee which includes
collection and reporting of data such as incidence, prevalence, and pressure injury prevention
interventions.
Conducts product review related to wound and ostomy care collecting recommendations, evaluations
and development of protocols for utilization.

Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

Bachelors of Nursing required;
Masters in Nursing preferred
AND

Experience:

Minimum 2 years' experience in medical surgical nursing.
Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in state of practice; BLS required based on organizational
guidelines/polices;
Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) or Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence
Nurse (CWOCN) required.

Salary Range
$86,356.01 to $ Annual
The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc
Primary Location Address
2201 Chapel Ave West & Cooper Landing Rd, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers;

and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest…