NURSE CLINICIAN LEVEL II -certified in wound ostomy care CWON
NURSE CLINICIAN LEVEL II -certified in wound ostomy care CWON
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Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills perspectives and ideas we choose to lead. Applications fromprotected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
- BSN required.
Current licensure as a registered nurse in the
Current certification in Wound / Ostomy Nursing.
The registered nurse certified in wound / ostomy care (CWON) is a nursing specialist in the field of wound and enterostomal care who promotes competent compassionate and professional nursing care across the continuum. The CWON is responsible for assuring individualized nursing care for specific patients and families including delegation to and supervision of nonprofessional and support staff. The staff nurse is responsible and accountable for the overall nursing care management of a designated group of patients. She/he collaborates with the Nurse Manager and members of the Surgery Team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Provides competent compassionate nursing care based on scientific principles and the use of nursing process and a primary nursing model.
1.1 Provides preoperative consultation for ostomy patients for teaching and stoma marking.
1.2 Provides initial and ongoing postoperative consultation on new ostomy patients.
1.3 Discusses the plan of care with the nursing staff.
1.4 Provides wound and ostomy care across the continuum of care.
1.5 Provides consultative service for wound fistula percutaneous tubes/drains and ostomy needs to the multidisciplinary team.
1.6 Follows a collaborative approach to the delivery of care.
1.7 Identifies facilitates and evaluates outcomes of nursing care for an individual patient or group of patients.
1.8 Coordinates involvement of the patient family and health team members in patient care including patient/family teaching and discharge planning.
1.9 Documents relevant patient information using standardized Wound / Ostomy / Stoma Service templates.
1.10 Communicates the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other health team members.
1.11 Helps define standards of excellence for patient care; participates in improvement of patient care services in a costeffective way.
1.12 Introduces new equipment products nursing theory and research findings to improve specialized nursing practice.
1.13 Performs specific functions as described in the unit Scope of Service.
1.14 Provides care appropriate to age group of patients on assigned unit(s) as described in
relevant unit Scope of Service.
1.15 Participates in and contributes to performance improvement activities.
1.16 Supports the independent nursing practice of professional nurses through collaborative
consultative and role modeling activities.
1.17 Participates in the Wound Task Force for
Develops implements and evaluates educational programs based upon assesses learning needs of patients
families and staff.
2.1 Identifies learning needs then develop and implements programs for patient education.
2.2 Collaborates with unit staff CNSs and other health care professionals to meet staff and patients
Educational needs.
2.3 Facilitates the acquisition of advanced clinical skill in the staff nurses through role modeling practice
and consultation in the clinical setting.
Provides expert consultation to patients families nurses and other health care providers to promote positive
patient outcomes.
3.1 Initiates facilitates and develops interdisciplinary collaboration.
3.2 Provides consultation at the unit program service and community levels.
3.3 Acts as a resource to colleagues and patients.
Participates in and supports research activities that will positively affect patient care and patient care
outcomes.
4.1 Uses nursing theories and research findings to plan design and evaluate nursing practice.
4.2 Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities for evaluation of
Structure process and outcome criteria as it relates to clinical practice.
4.3 Participates in and supports clinical research.
5.1 Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current nursing wound / ostomy and
health care practices.
5.2 Identifies own learning needs and goals and designs a plan to meet them.
5.3 Participates in activities that foster peer support and networking.
5.4 Fulfills professional role through involvement in professional organizational activities presentations
and / or publications
5.5 Within the framework of the nursing Scope of Service 1.32.02 and The Clinical Recognition Program (See guidelines . collaborates with nurse manager /clinical nurse specialist to identify his/her developmental level of practice (attached); with clinical leadership identifies appropriate learning experiences to enhance development.
5.5 Adheres to Department of Nursing requirements for required training.
5.6 Contributes to relevant committees professional meetings continuing educational and/or formal academic programs.
Employment Type
Full-Time
