The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN) serves as a clinical expert and consultant, providing specialized assessment, prevention, intervention, and guidance to support safe, effective, and evidence‑based care across the organization. This role partners with nursing and interprofessional teams to improve patient outcomes, reduce variation in practice, and advance standards related to skin integrity, wound management, ostomy care, and continence management.
This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:
The WOCN provides consultation for complex patients across care settings, supports the implementation and sustainability of evidence‑based practices, and uses clinical data to identify trends and guide quality improvement efforts. The role includes responsibility for staff education, competency support, and development of clinical resources to strengthen nursing practice.
The WOCN collaborates in the development and evaluation of policies, standards of care, and clinical guidelines, and participates in product evaluation and value analysis to ensure clinically appropriate and cost‑effective care. This role functions as a key resource to support consistent, high‑quality care delivery and improved patient outcomes across the system.
Job‑Related Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Competencies)
Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge in wound, ostomy, and continence care, including assessment, prevention, and management across the care continuum
Provides expert consultation to support clinical decision‑making and care planning for patients with complex needs
Applies evidence‑based practice and WOCN standards to guide care delivery and support practice improvement
Uses outcome data (e.g., pressure injuries, device‑related skin injury) to identify trends, inform improvement initiatives, and evaluate effectiveness of interventions
Influences and supports standardization of practice across units through collaboration, education, and clinical leadership
Develops and delivers specialty education; supports staff competency, skill development, and adoption of best practices
Collaborates effectively with interprofessional teams, including nursing, providers, therapy services, and care management
Participates in product evaluation and value analysis to support safe, effective, and fiscally responsible care
Communicates clearly and professionally, translating specialty knowledge into clinical practice
6 Months Experience as an RN
Current Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (CWOCN®) certification through the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB), or certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire and maintained thereafter.
Length of Orientation – Experienced Nurse
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