RN Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN) - Relocation Offered!
Company: MedStar Health
Location: Rosedale
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
About this Job: Coordinates the efforts of the health care team
in Enterostomal Therapy. Initiates plan of care, changing as
reassessment of patient needs dictates. Provides clinical expertise
and education to patients, family, staff, and physicians. Key
Responsibilities Collaborates with appropriate persons, groups, or
departments to define, develop, implement, and evaluate standards
of practice and care. Consults with staff and physicians regarding
new modalities of care and ongoing care management. Contributes to
the achievement of established department goals and objectives and
adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and
safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation
regulations. Coordinates efforts of the health care team for
patients with selected disorders of the GI, GU and integumentary
systems, such as stomas, draining wounds, fistulas/tubes, vascular
ulcers, pressure ulcers, neuropathic ulcers and incontinence.
Evaluates supplies and equipment for clinical effectiveness and
monitors appropriate utilization and cost effectiveness. Processes
billing information as appropriate. Serves as primary resource
regarding utilization of specialty beds. Follows up on patient
caseload including telephone triage. Instructs patients and family
members individually and in groups on selected related topics.
Provides resource information for patients and families. Maintains
accurate records of work activities and compiles statistics.
Maintains ongoing knowledge of research findings and changing
technology and uses this knowledge to educate staff and patients.
Presents formal education programs and provides individual guidance
to staff. Participates in staff orientation to specific patient
care needs. Consults with and educates physicians regarding wound
care issues. Notifies staff of direct care interactions including
education provided to patient and families and provides written
documentation of the same. Provides direct patient care as
required, for patients in inpatient and outpatient setting.
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. Participates in
multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Performs
other duties as assigned. Serves as a consultant to
multidisciplinary team (staff and physicians) for assessment,
planning, implementation of patient care, ongoing care management
and discharge planning. Nursing Benefits Nationally recognized
nurse wellbeing resources Comprehensive health benefit plans
Generous paid time off and flex scheduling options Retirement plans
with match Tuition assistance to advance your education Systemwide
referral bonus program—up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000
for each LPN that joins MedStar Health Relocation assistance up to
$5,000 Free parking for associates Qualifications ADN, BSN, MSN, or
CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required. 3-4 years
Clinical experience in enterostomal therapy required, 2 years
precepting teaching experience required. WOCN (Wound, Ostomy, and
Continence Nursing) required or ET (Enterostomal Therapist)
certification required Active MD RN License or Active Compact State
RN and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or
American Red Cross). This position has a hiring range of : USD
$87,318.00 - USD $157,289.00 /Yr.
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