Certified WOCN

• Department: Nursing Administration-WOCN 
• Schedule: Full-time Day shift- 40hrs./week
• Hospital: UAB St. Vincent's East 
• Location: Trussville, Alabama

• Patient Care & Assessment:

  • Assess and evaluate patients with complex wounds, ostomies, and continence issues.
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient assessments and evidence-based practices.
  • Provide wound care, ostomy management, and continence management, including the application of dressings, ostomy appliances, and continence devices.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.

• Patient Education:

  • Educate patients and their families about wound care, ostomy management, and continence issues.
  • Instruct patients on how to care for their wounds or ostomies at home, including proper dressing changes and skin care techniques.
  • Offer emotional support and counseling to patients and families adjusting to life with an ostomy or managing incontinence.

• Collaboration & Coordination:

  • Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
  • Provide consultation and recommendations for wound care and ostomy issues to other healthcare staff.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care and treatment progress.

• Documentation & Reporting:

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, care plans, and progress in accordance with hospital policies.
  • Monitor and report any changes in patient condition or complications related to wounds, ostomies, or continence issues.

• Quality Improvement & Education:

  • Stay current with the latest developments in wound, ostomy, and continence care.
  • Participate in educational programs, workshops, and continuing education opportunities to enhance clinical expertise.
  • Assist with quality improvement initiatives related to wound care and ostomy management within the healthcare facility.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Certification as a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN) required (or in the process of obtaining).
• Completion of an accredited WOCN education program

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent nursing degree.

No additional preferences.