Wound Ostomy Certified Nurse

MultiCare Health System
United States, Washington, Tacoma
603 South J Street (Show on map)
May 27, 2025
You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. FTE: _1.0, Shift: _Day, Schedule: _ 8am -5pm Position Summary The WOCN is responsible for the care and/or oversight of care of patients with acute and chronic disorders of the integumentary system. Provides education and consultation with patients, family, physicians, and other staff member in implementing appropriate nursing interventions for optimal patient care. This is a position that requires interpretation of information relating to a wide variety of policies, practices, and subject areas within the area of Wound & Ostomy Therapy Nursing. Major decisions are subject to the review and approval of the Clinical Supervisor or Clinical Manager. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or obtained within five (5) years from the initial date of hire; RN with 15+ years of service or internal candidates hired before January 1, 2021 may be considered in satisfaction of this requirement in lieu of an education agreement Advanced degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred Licensed as a Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS) Wound Certified Clinician; certified as WCC, CWCN, CWOCN Certified in Conservative Debridement preferred Current BLS Certification required prior to start Our Values As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. Why MultiCare? Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" for several years running Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn Pay and Benefit Expectations Associated benefit information can be viewed here.