Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse

Fairview Health Services • Minneapolis, MN

3d

About The Position

Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) Nursing operates within the Mission, Core Values, and Strategic Plans of Fairview Hospitals. The WOC Nurse provides consultation, education, leadership, staff supervision, and direct care for patients with wounds, ostomies, fistulas, drains, and incontinence needs. The role collaborates with physicians, staff nurses, and other healthcare disciplines to determine treatment protocols and support quality outcomes in ostomy, wound, and incontinence management. It uses current research and best-practice guidelines to develop plans of care.

This is a 0.8 FTE day-shift position scheduled for 64 hours every two weeks, with no weekends. The nurse may serve one or more locations to ensure access to care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN).
• Certified Ostomy Care Nurse (COCN).
• Certified Continence Care Nurse (CCCN).
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of WOC clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and direct care for new ostomy patients, including preoperative site marking, education, and emotional support across the continuum of care.
• Manage complex ostomy and fistula care.
• Provide care for simple and complex wounds and skin injuries.
• Lead pressure injury prevention, surveillance, and treatment.
• Mentor or develop skin care champions.
• Review quality and safety events and participate in developing action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Evaluate innovative ostomy, wound, and skin care products and devices, and influence product choices in collaboration with other departments, sites, and teams.
• Participate in developing WOC-related policies, procedures, practice protocols, and guidelines for system-wide implementation.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare professionals individually and in group settings about ostomy, wound, and moisture-management skin care.
• Participate actively in an interdisciplinary team to develop wound, ostomy, and continence plans of care and advocate effectively for patient-centered care.
• Communicate effectively and engage bedside staff during consultations.
• Serve one or more locations to help ensure access to care.
• Complete timely documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with system guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical insurance plans.
• Dental insurance plans.
• Vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• PTO and Sick and Safe Time.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits.
• Early access to earned wages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time