Registered Nurse - Ostomy/Wound Care

Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (WOCN) Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York since 1887. We combine a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, creating 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 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 and 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.