Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse

Company: Legacy Health
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse



US-WA-VANCOUVER

Job ID: 25-42664
Type: Part Time - Benefitted
Salmon Creek Medical Ctr campus

Overview

Relocation assistance available to nurses new to Legacy Health! The Legacy nursing philosophy focuses on patients and their families. Our nurses embody this philosophy in everything they do, as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers and caregivers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care team. In short, they are the face of wellness at Legacy. Does this sound like an environment in which you could thrive? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Responsibilities

The Certified Wound Ostomy nurse (CWON) is responsible for managing patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting with ostomy, wound and/or complex skin management needs. Referrals come from providers, nurses and other health team members. The CWON assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care of these patients relative to their wound, ostomy and complex skin needs. The CWON provides expert consultation to team members, coordination of services and education for patients, families and the health team.Service areas include both inpatient and outpatient settings.The Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse is competent in the knowledge and skills in the following treatment and care:

• Evaluation and treatment of chronic/acute wounds utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities (negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), post-operative surgical wound Is management, conservative sharp debridement, ultrasonic mist therapy)
• Evaluation and treatment of draining and infected wounds and fistulas
• Pre-Ostomy counseling and site marking
• Post-Ostomy teaching and appliance selection
• Evaluation and treatment of peri-stomal skin problems
• Compression wraps for venous stasis and non-healing lower leg wounds
• Patient and family teaching
  
  Qualifications
  
  Education: BSN required. Experience: Minimum 1-year nursing experience in acute care or clinical setting caring for patients with complex skin, wound or ostomy needs; 2 years preferred.Knowledge/Skills:Demonstrated ability of positive interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians and the community. Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions. LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION:Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action.Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
  
  
  Compensation details: 53.61-80.07 Hourly Wage
  
  
  
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