Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Alexandria, VA
Days

$36-54/hour

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • ShiftDays
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care108 bedsEpic Systems Corporation

Pay

Estimated pay
$36-54/hour

Qualifications

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    Work Experience
  • Registered Nurse (1 year)
    Other
  • Eligible to work in US

Description


Inova Benefits and Perks:
- Health, Vision, & Dental Coverage
- Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of eligible pay that you contribute to the plan
- Competitive Pay: Based on experience
- Paid Time Off: Begin accruing PTO hours on your first day of work
- Supplemental Plans: Auto/Home Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse (WOCN)
Inova Health System’s Mount Vernon Hospital is looking for a Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse (WOCN) to join our team supporting Professional Practice. This role is part-time. Shifts/schedule could be anywhere between M-F, 8-4; 24 hours per week.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of the organization and Hospital, recognized for excellence and innovation, and where we create an environment of respect and growth, where contributions are recognized and rewarded.
Responsibilities:
The Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse (WOCN) Coordinator uses an integrated approach toward patient outcomes and develops and monitors standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery. Fosters high standards of practice relating to the care, teaching and rehabilitation of persons having ostomies, fistulas, wounds and incontinence. Provides education and training to patients, families, and nursing staff on wound care management, ostomy care, and continence care. Serves as a subject matter expert to peers, physicians and leaders on complex clinical issues in wound, ostomy, and continence care. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice and provides safe, therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. Ask your Recruiter for the full job description!
Requirements:
- Hours: part-time. Shifts/schedule could be anywhere between M-F, 8-4; 24 hours per week
- Location: Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
- Education: Bachelors Degree in Nursing
- Experience: 3 years of experience providing wound/ostomy care and Wound Certification (CWS, CWOCN, CWCN, CWOCN, or COCN accepted) or 5 years RN experience providing wound/ostomy care. Preferred experience in clinical nursing education.
- Licensure/Certifications: RN license in the state of Virginia; CWS, CWOCN, CWCN, CWOCN, or COCN or 2 additional years RN experience providing wound/ostomy care in lieu of cert (total 5 years); BLS from the American Heart Association
- Other: Must be able to function independently, Microsoft Office (excel), EpicCare, team player
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Risha BSN, RN
Risha BSN, RN
Inova Job ID #659404. Posted job title: wound ostomy and continence nurse coordinator ( wocn )

Facility

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

3.5rating(14 reviews)
3.0rating

Pros

I liked the team I worked with. Great nurses, very friendly.

Cons

Short staffing was definitely an issue some days we didn’t even have techs. Total care for 4 to 5 patients it was crazy some days.

Anonymous
Anonymous
Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)
Review of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital on Sep 16, 2024
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Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 108 beds
  • Epic Systems Corporation
ADDRESS2501 Parkers LnAlexandria, VA 22306
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Employer

Inova Health System

3.7rating(3 reviews)
Compensation
3.7rating
Culture
3.3rating
Work Environment
3.3rating
5.0rating
Anonymous
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Post Partum (RN)
Review of Inova Health System on Dec 3, 2023
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