Registered Nurse; RN Wound Ostomy Continence

General Summary of Position

The incumbent in this position functions as a consultant, practitioner and educator for patients, staff and physicians concerning problems with inpatients or outpatients with ostomies, fistulas/draining wounds, pressure wounds and incontinence care. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

• Provides consultation to patients, staff and physicians relating to preoperative, postoperative and routine care of ostomies, fistulas/draining wounds, pressure wounds and incontinence care.
• Provides preoperative counseling to the patient/family, direct care to patients for ostomy, skin, and incontinence problems and outpatient followup and care as needed.
• Assesses the need for, selects methodologies, strategies, content, resources and conducts/implements patient education and staff training programs.
• Determines and evaluates ostomy, skin and incontinent care products to be stocked for Hospital use.
• Participates in research and other educational programs / projects relevant to the area of specialty and/or profession as requested.
• Generates reports, patient records and course documentation according to departmental guidelines.
• Maintains and develops knowledge base and skills in the area of wound, ostomy and continence therapy.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures; attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Develops strategies to market and maximize utilization of the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all inclusive.

• Graduate of a Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse program that is accredited by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse Society required
• Will consider applicants who are in the process of completing WOCN certification with the expectation that it will be completed within six months of hire.
• Master's degree in Nursing preferred

• A minimum of two years of professional practice as a nurse which includes experience in direct patient care. leadership experience in a clinical setting. demonstrated teaching experience with children and adults. required

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required
• CWOCN - Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board required
• Will consider applicants who are in the process of completing WOCN certification with the expectation that it will be completed within 1 1/2 years

• Ability to develop and initiate innovative techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles of Adult Education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $157,289