Job Details

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy

Nurse uses the nursing process in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the

physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson

Health. The Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy Nurse is a registered nurse with certification in this

specialty (CWON or CWOCN). He/she functions independently and collaboratively with the

multidisciplinary team to provide specialized care for patients with wound, ostomy, and continence

concerns in the acute care setting.

The Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy Nurse influences patient care both directly, through the

provision of hands-on care, and indirectly, by serving as an educator, consultant, researcher, or

administrator guiding the provision of optimal patient care to patients with wound, ostomy, or continence

concerns. The Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy Nurse participates in patient care assessment,

planning, implementation, and evaluation for inpatients.

Job Description

Essential Functions

Interacts with co-workers, patients, their families/designated care partner(s), and other staff

consistent with the values of Jefferson.

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Integrates evidence based practice, clinical expertise, patients, their family/designated care

partner(s) preferences and cultural beliefs and values for delivery of optimal health care.

Partners with patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in identifying learning needs and

priorities and provides education in ways that is useful, understandable and affirming.

Participates in patient care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for outpatients

with wound and/or ostomy care needs.

In this role, teaching and support is given to the patient and/or caregiver. She/He provides care for

stomas, complex wounds, fistulae, pressure ulcers, and fecal and urinary incontinence. The CWON or

CWOCN Nurse provides specialized knowledge and skill to assist physicians and nursing staff with the

management and teaching of patients with complex skin care needs, and guidance for selection of

related product formulary.

Provides specialized knowledge and skill to assist physicians and nursing staff with the management

and teaching of patients with ostomies or patients with complex skin care needs.

Acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice to deliver quality patient care.

The Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy Nurse provides mentoring for hospital staff in relation

to these issues and assists in setting guidelines for patient care. These services and processes are

performed in accordance with standards of care and hospital guidelines.

Leads, coordinates and carries out a wound care shared governance committee which includes

collection and reporting of data such as incidence, prevalence, and pressure injury prevention

interventions.

Conducts product review related to wound and ostomy care collecting recommendations, evaluations

and development of protocols for utilization.

Education

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelors of Nursing required; Masters in Nursing preferred

AND

Experience

Minimum 2 years' experience in medical surgical nursing.

Minimum Certifications, Registration Or License Requirements

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in state of practice; BLS required based on organizational

guidelines/polices; Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) or Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence

Nurse (CWOCN) required.

Salary Range

$86,356.01 to $123,056.83 Annual

The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc

Primary Location Address

2201 Chapel Ave West & Cooper Landing Rd, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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