WOC Nurse Specialist

Pocono Medical Center • East Stroudsburg, PA

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About The Position

Join a team that delivers excellence. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce. Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work. Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the 'Best Hospitals' by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in an accredited WOCN program.
• 2 years of experience in an acute care or requisite nursing experience.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
• CWOCN-Cert Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse WOCBCB - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year or CWON - Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse WOCNCB - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year.
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.

Nice To Haves

• CN-NSG-ADM - Certified Nursing Administration RN - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.

Responsibilities

• Functions autonomously in the provision of direct and indirect patient care and other related activities for designated groups of patients.
• Participates in and/or applies research, utilizes current national guidelines to promote evidence based practice in the care of patients with wounds, ostomies, and/or continence disorders.
• Participates in the evaluation, selection, and recommendation of support surfaces, therapy beds, specialty beds, and equipment for pressure redistribution and the care of patients requiring advanced care for altered skin integrity and other complex medical issues.
• Serves as a specialized resource in the prevention, treatment, and care of patients with simple and complex wounds and/or pressure ulcers.
• Utilizes specialty expertise in the management and care of patients with or requiring ostomies and/or having continence related problems and issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree