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Overview

Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) Nursing operates within the Mission, Core Values, and Strategic Plans of Fairview Hospitals. WOC Nursing provides consultation, education, leadership, staff supervision, and direct care for patients with needs in the areas of wounds, ostomies, fistulas, drains, and incontinence problems. WOC Nursing collaborates with physicians, staff nurses, and other health care disciplines to determine best treatment protocols, and facilitate quality outcomes for ostomy, wound and incontinence management. WOC Nursing incorporates current research and best practice guidelines when developing a plan of care for ostomy, wound and continence care. The WOC Nurse is available for consultation during weekend hours.

Responsibilities Job Description

Job Expectations:

• Provides consultation and direct patient care for new ostomy patients, including pre-operative site marking, education, and emotional support

• Manages complex ostomy and fistula care.

• Cares for simple and complex wounds and skin care injuries.

• Provides leadership in pressure injury prevention, surveillance, and treatment.

• Evaluates innovative ostomy, wound and skin care products and devices and influence product choices through collaboration with other departments/sites/teams.

• Develops WOC related policy, procedure, practice protocols or guidelines.

• Provides education to patients, family, and other healthcare professionals individually and in-group settings related to ostomy, wound and moisture management skin care.

• Actively participates within an interdisciplinary team; developing wound, ostomy and continence plans of care, and effectively advocating patient-centered care.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree and graduation from an accredited WOC Nursing program.

• Current MN RN License

• Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse (CWOCN)

• BLS for Health Care Providers

Preferred

• 1 year WOC clinical experience

EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.