Registered Nurse - Ostomy/Wound Care

Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We’ve combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs.

Crouse Health is hiring a Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (WOCN) to be a part of the Wound Ostomy Therapy team. The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (WOCN) is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for a given patient population according to the established standards and practices of Crouse Hospital and the Wound, Ostomy and Continence standards of care. This process is enacted through direct clinical practice, management of patient care and general professional duties.

Under the direction of the Director of Education & Professional Practice, the WOCN serves as the clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems such as complex wounds, abdominal stomas, fistulas, pressure ulcers, drains and continence disorders. The WOCN works within a comprehensive health system that is focused on wellness, promotes health, and minimizes long-range costs.

Pay Range: $40.80 - $58.32 / hour

Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm

Registered Nurse (RN) Position Responsibilities

• Provides professional judgment and knowledge of roles as it pertains to the Crouse Hospital Professional Nursing Practice Model.
• Carries out duties and responsibilities per legal requirements under the Registered Nurse Scope of Practice, with emphasis on leading a culture of safe care.
• Responsible for all activities requiring assessment, planning, diagnosing, evaluating, judgment, problem-solving, creating and implementing the plan of care.
• Administers prescribed medications in accordance with the policies and procedures of Crouse Hospital.
• Delegates and coordinates appropriate tasks to other staff while maintaining accountability for actions delegated. Delegated tasks will be clearly communicated and inclusive of verification of completion.
• Provides appropriate education to patients and families to promote health, facilitate rehabilitation and maintain wellness. Evaluates effectiveness by revising appropriately.
• Serves as an advocate for patients and families while applying ethical principles of care.
• Consults patient data to identify trends in patient status; applies findings to enhance the plan of care.
• Monitors and evaluates patient responses to treatment/plan of care during hospital stay.
• Gives accurate, objective and complete hand-off communication with change of caregivers.
• Utilizes and engages in evidence-based practice to deliver quality patient care.
• Demonstrates characteristics and skills that promote critical thinking in clinical problem-solving situations.
• Assumes other duties as assigned by department leadership.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing degree program.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire or within 2 weeks after hire.
• Baccalaureate degree or higher required.
• Completion of a formal, accredited WOC program within 6 months of hire.
• Candidates not board certified, must be enrolled in a WOCN program to be eligible for hire.
• Current board certification, CWOCN, by the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) is required within one year of being in the position. Maintenance of WOCNCB board certification is required to remain in the position.

Crouse Health is hiring a Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (WOCN) to provide patient care, and handle intake and discharge processes for the Wound Care Center patients as scheduled. The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (WOCN) is responsible for the planning, implementing and evaluation of care for a given patient population according to the established standards and practices of Crouse Hospital. This process is enacted through direct clinical practice, management of patient care and general professional duties.

In addition, the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (WOCN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating skin, wound, ostomy and continence care within the established standards and practices of Crouse Hospital and the guidelines of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Association. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing Provider Services, the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse serves as the clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems such as complex wounds, abdominal stomas, fistulas, pressure ulcers, drains and continence disorders. The WOCN works within a comprehensive health system that is focused on wellness, promotes health, and minimizes long-range costs.

Pay Range: $39.78 - $51.50 / hour

Schedule

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing degree. MUST complete BSN (Bachelors in Nursing within 8 years of hire date into the Registered Nurse position).
• Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State or, if hired as a Graduate Nurse , a NYS limited licensure work permit must be obtained within ninety (90) days of graduation and the GN must successfully pass the NCLEX exam within 120 days of the beginning of employment to obtain the required professional nursing licensure with New York State.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification must be obtained within one (1) year of the hire date, if deemed necessary for the position based on the scope of the assigned role.
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification for Registered Nurses working in the Kienzle Family Maternity Center must be obtained by the end of orientation.
• Baccalaureate degree or higher and complete a formal, accredited WOC program. Current Board Certification of WOC (ET) nurse (CWOCN) by the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) is required within one year of being in the position. Board Certification is required to remain in the position.