Job description

**This position is eligible for up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus**

Job Summary

The Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) Nurse is responsible for patient care and education related to acute and chronic wounds, pressure injuries, ostomies, and fecal and urinary incontinence.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

• Assesses patients’ pertinent prior medical histories, skin integrity problems, acute and chronic wounds, and ostomies to develop an appropriate plan of care for each patient.
• Educates patients and families on wound and problems with skin integrity etiology, systemic factors which they can impact, and self-care where practical.
• Provides real-time education to all staff members to improve their wound and ostomy care skills.
• Consults with physicians, nurses, case managers, pharmacists and therapists to provide coordinated care specific to each patient.
• Documents clearly the plan of care, education, specific steps in care, including products and how they are to be used.
• Participate in two PI Surveys annually
• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare – ValleyCare’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions

Job Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Graduate of, or completion of, a WOC Nursing Education program accredited by the WOCN® or has successfully completed experiential program and certification through the WOCN Board.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of recent WOC Nursing experience.
• Minimum of 2 years recent general Nursing experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current certification as either a CWCN, CWON or CWOCN certification from WOCN Board.
• Current CA R.N. License
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Maintains high level of competence in WOC specialty.
• Previous documentation experience within the EPIC electronic health record environment strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills - Ability to read, write and understand the English language.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to problem solve and adapt to a changing environment
• Ability to use information and keep abreast of developments in technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making in patient care
• Ability to work as a valued team member, but also autonomously
• Ability positively influence others to meet patient needs and achieve shared goals
• Ability to effectively prioritize to provide quality and valued patient care
• Knowledge of principles, practices and current trends in health care and hospital system organization and administration sufficient to provide clinical management, leadership, coordination, and operational direction for assigned areas of responsibility

Physical Demand and Working Conditions

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare (SHC - VC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63.00 - $84.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Wound Care

Physical setting:

• Acute care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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