RN, Wound, Ostomy, Continence

Responsibilities

The Wound Ostomy Care Nurse is a nurse specialist whose scope of practice involves the age‑specific care of patients aged neonate through geriatric; includes planning, implementing, educating, and evaluating the care of patients with impaired skin integrity, ostomies, and complex or chronic wounds, including surgical wounds. As a clinician, the Wound Ostomy Care Nurse provides direct patient care, consultations, assessments, recommendations, and ongoing re‑evaluation of nursing care for hospitalized patients and outpatients under the specific scope of practice.

The Wound Ostomy Care Nurse is a resource for nursing staff, patients, families, and physicians.

As an employee, you will have access to a variety of programs to enhance your experience and well‑being, including learning and career growth opportunities, an employee wellness program, employee resource groups, and volunteer opportunities.

You may be eligible for some of our programs:

• Student Loan Repayment or Tuition Assistance to aid with school costs.
• Relocation Assistance to help you make the Louisville Metropolitan or Southern Indiana area your new home.
• Commuter Program for those who don’t need or want to move to start a great career.
• Return Home Program for those who are interested in rejoining our team.
• Encompass Program supports new graduate nurses during transition from the role of student to practicing nurse, helping them gain confidence and develop professional relationships in the process.
• Employee Referral Bonus to support your networking and help others join our team.
• Comprehensive Benefits to choose from to support your needs.
• Norton Clinical Agency to offer experienced nurses competitive hourly pay for taking assignments as needed across our organization.

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Required:

• One year in nursing
• Bachelor Degree
• One of: CWOCN or CWON Must obtain Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) or Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) credential within two years of hire
• Registered Nurse (IN)

Desired:

• One year as a wound ostomy nurse
• Master Degree
• Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse OR Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse