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BHS is seeking an Enterostomal Therapy RN!
Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse (WOCN) is the designation given to an individual who is a graduate of a WOCN-Accredited Professional Education Program and who is currently licensed as a Registered Nurse pursuant to the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 112. The WOCN functions within the framework specified by the nursing status and regulations of the Commonwealth, philosophy and standards of Berkshire Medical Center, and the philosophy and standards of the Wounds, Ostomy, Continence Nurses Society (WOCNS).
The WOCN provides acute and rehabilitative care for people with select disorders of the
G.I., GU, and Integumentary Systems.
The WOCN provides direct patient care to persons with abdominal stomas, wounds,
fistulas, drains, pressure ulcers, and incontinence.
The WOCN functions in the role as an educator, consultant, researcher, and clinician.
The WOCN plays a pivotal role in the guidance of optimum care.
The WOCN functions as a member of the health care team responsible for delivery of
patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation.
The WOCN directs and guides patient teaching, activities of ancillary personnel while
maintaining standards of professional nursing.