Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

Job overview

The Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care is an onsite position located in Middletown, CT. Compensation is not specified for this role, which is part of the nursing clinical team at The Hospital of Central Connecticut. This position provides expert clinical care, consultation, and education regarding wound, skin, ostomy, and continence needs. The role is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients with acute and chronic wounds, fistulae, pressure ulcers, and incontinence.

What you'll do

• Coordinates care for populations of patients, identifies trends, develops evidence-based protocols/treatments and refines protocols based on emerging evidence, products, therapies and outcomes.
• Develops and implements and refines educational programs for patients, families, colleagues and community partners.
• Provides formal and informal consultation and serves as resource to patients, healthcare team and leadership.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Advocates for the rights, ethical standards, and safety of patients and healthcare team.
• Is visible, accessible and committed to communicating effectively with staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

middletown ct

the hospital of central connecticut

registered nurse

wocn

wound care

ostomy

continence

nursing

acute care

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match

About the employer

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.