Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor degree in Nursing
• 2 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting
• Completion of an accredited WOCN program for WOC Nursing (WOCNEP) within 1 year

Preferred:

• Previous completion of a WOCNEP program
• Previous experience as a WOCN
• 6 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting

License/Certification

Minimum Required:

• Current New York State Registered Nurse License
• Certification through the WOCN Certification Board (WOCNCB) within 1 year
• CPR Certification required upon hire.

Preferred:

• Current certification as a Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse (CWOCN) through WOCNCB

Work Environment

• Work is performed in an office environment and patient care areas which require working in proximity to...