Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse

Northside Hospital • Lawrenceville, GA

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About The Position

Northside Hospital is seeking a Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse to serve as a clinical resource and consultant to nursing staff. The nurse supports care for patients with ostomies, fistula tubes, dermal wounds, incontinence, and other disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems. The role also assists with staff development, staff education, and patient education related to care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited BSN program.
• Licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Georgia, in good standing and without limitations.
• Two years of related clinical nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from a Northside-approved resuscitation certifying body.
• Board certification in wound and ostomy care.

Nice To Haves

• Continence certification.
• Knowledge of WOC nursing program development and teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical resource and consultant to nursing staff caring for patients with ostomies, fistula tubes, dermal wounds, incontinence, and other disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems.
• Assist with staff development and staff education related to care.
• Assist with patient education related to care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level