ChristianaCare, with Hospitals in Wilmington and Newark, DE, is one of the largest health care providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of "America's Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report, we have an excess of 1,100 beds between our two hospitals and are committed to providing the best patient care in the region.  We are currently seeking a 72 hour a pay (every 2 pay periods) Wound/Ostomy/Continence Nurse (WOCN).  This position will be based out of Christiana Hospital but will require support of the Wilmington Hospital occasionally as well.
 

ChristianaCare benefits:

Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and phenomenal discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

Our medical/dental/vision benefits are available to our caregivers on their first day of employment! And we offer two different mechanisms toward planning for your retirement, a 403(b) and a defined contribution plan.

The primary function of the WOCN is to serve as the clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with select disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and integumentary systems.  This full time flex, 72 hours a pay position, will require the successful candidate to work Monday through Friday 8-4:30; weekends are not generally required though may be a necessity occasionally based upon business need; no holidays on call or overnight work.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY:

• Serves as a consultant in the management of patients with wounds, fistulas, ostomies and/or incontinence.
• Facilitates the learning process for patients/families with wounds ostomies and/or incontinence by influencing changes in behavior, knowledge, attitudes and/or acquisition of psychomotor skills.
• Demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to provide care appropriate to infant, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.  BSN required, MSN preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of acute care nursing experience.
• Leadership experience preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Current RN licensure in the state of Delaware or compact state.
• Current CPR certification
• WOCN certification preferred; or completion of certification required within two years of start.

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EEO Statement: Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

UPDATE: ChristianaCare is committed to prioritizing the health and safety of our patients and caregivers. As we continue to meet the needs of our caregivers and our community through the COVID-19 pandemic, our commitment to health and safety requires that we take new steps to ensure a safe environment for medical care for our patients and a workplace that avoids preventable harm for our caregivers. For this reason, vaccination for COVID-19 is required for all caregivers at ChristianaCare and is considered a safety standard that is job-related and consistent with business necessity for all caregivers.