Continence Program- WOC Nurse (WOCN)

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

22d•$43 - $57

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. GENERAL PURPOSE: Provides expert patient consultation in areas of expertise and certification for those with GU/GI stomas, wounds, fistulas, drains, pressure injuries. Identifies patients at risk for pressure injury development, recommends preventive care, and is involved in development of evidence-based educational programs for staff and patients/families. Educates/coaches patients/family and staff regarding ostomy care. Supports QI/QA, research, and product analysis. FT position, primarily days, primarily 8-hour shifts. May include some weekend and off-shifts. Acts as a wound and ostomy consultant across all services, responding to requests via e-record. Is an expert clinical resource for nursing staff and collaborates with unit leadership teams to establish unit-based skin/wound and ostomy specialists. Develops evidence-based educational programs for nurses and patients to ensure standards of care are met for prevention and treatment of wounds. Provides mentoring for unit-based skin/wound teams. Pre-operative marking and teaching for adults with planned stomas (may also include pediatric population). On-going teaching for patients with ostomies after surgery. Works closely with surgical teams in assuring standards of care for all ostomy patients. Works with patients, nursing staff and providers to manage problems/issues related to incontinence. Works closely with other clinicians, Materials Management Dept, and nursing unit leadership teams to ensure appropriate use of therapeutic pressure redistributing mattresses, bed systems and select offloading devices. Sits on hospital committees/work groups as needed to represent wound and ostomy care needs and to ensure technology is integrated appropriately into internal services. Excellent organizational, communication and teamwork skills are essential. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Requirements

3-5 years acute care experience.
WOC nursing education with certification in wound and ostomy in process or established within 6 months of hire.
Excellent organizational, communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

Provides expert patient consultation in areas of expertise and certification for those with GU/GI stomas, wounds, fistulas, drains, pressure injuries.
Identifies patients at risk for pressure injury development, recommends preventive care, and is involved in development of evidence-based educational programs for staff and patients/families.
Educates/coaches patients/family and staff regarding ostomy care.
Supports QI/QA, research, and product analysis.
Acts as a wound and ostomy consultant across all services, responding to requests via e-record.
Is an expert clinical resource for nursing staff and collaborates with unit leadership teams to establish unit-based skin/wound and ostomy specialists.
Develops evidence-based educational programs for nurses and patients to ensure standards of care are met for prevention and treatment of wounds.
Provides mentoring for unit-based skin/wound teams.
Pre-operative marking and teaching for adults with planned stomas (may also include pediatric population).
On-going teaching for patients with ostomies after surgery.
Works closely with surgical teams in assuring standards of care for all ostomy patients.
Works with patients, nursing staff and providers to manage problems/issues related to incontinence.
Works closely with other clinicians, Materials Management Dept, and nursing unit leadership teams to ensure appropriate use of therapeutic pressure redistributing mattresses, bed systems and select offloading devices.
Sits on hospital committees/work groups as needed to represent wound and ostomy care needs and to ensure technology is integrated appropriately into internal services.