Wound & Ostomy | Registered Nurse | Per Diem | Concord Hospital

Concord Hospital • Concord, NH

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About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of Orthopaedic and Surgical Specialties, and in collaboration with the Medical staff and nursing staff, the Wound and Ostomy Care RN (WOCRN) will function as a consultant to physicians, advanced providers and nursing staff, regarding wound and ostomy patients. The WOCRN will provide direct patient care and education to patients with complex wounds and/or ostomy needs and assist with education and development of educational materials related to wound and ostomy care, policies, and standards of care.

Requirements

• Four years of formal training or education beyond the high school level (e.g., Bachelor's Degree).
• Wound and Ostomy course work and clinical hours preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years Registered Nurse experience in an inpatient, acute care setting, with training and experience caring for complex wounds and ostomy patients.
• Certification required to obtain: WOCN certification within 3 years.
• Licensure required: Valid State of New Hampshire Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license.

Responsibilities

• Function as a clinical resource in providing care and consultation directly to wound and ostomy patients.
• Serves as a Wound and Ostomy clinical resource for medical and nursing staff.
• Documents plan of care, recommendations, and discharge wound care plan.
• Provides patient and family education regarding wound and ostomy care.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees