Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse Clinician

Registered Nurse – Wound Care

Req ID: 308816

Location: Bethesda North Hospital– Cincinnati, OH

Job Type: Full‑Time, Days - 32 Hours Weekly

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At TriHealth, nurses are the backbone of our mission to deliver exceptional, compassionate, patient‑centered care. As a Wound Care and Continence Nurse Clinician you will provide specialized wound care using evidence‑based practices, collaborate closely with physicians, and help patients achieve optimal healing outcomes. Your clinical expertise directly improves patient quality of life and supports timely, safe recovery. 

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Specialized clinical practice where your wound care knowledge directly improves patient healing.
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration with surgeons, physicians, and care teams.
• Professional growth opportunities through specialized training, certifications, and continuing education.
• Supportive environment grounded in TriHealth’s commitment to high‑quality, holistic, patient‑centered care.
• Meaningful patient relationships built through ongoing assessments, teaching, and follow‑up care.

Schedule & Location

• FTE: Full‑Time - 32 hours weekly
• Shift: Days
• Work Arrangement: Onsite, Inpatient Wound Care- Bethesda North Hospital 

• Location: Bethesda North Hospital – 10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242

   

Benefits Snapshot

TriHealth offers a comprehensive benefits suite including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition assistance, and wellness resources.

Learn more: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits 

Job Overview:

This position provides acute and rehabilitative care for people with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems. The components in this position include education, consultation, counseling, research, and administration.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required)
1 - 2 years experience Clinical Nursing Medical-surgical nursing (Required)
Advanced knowledge of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing 
Knowledge of adult learning principles 
Participation in national professional organization: Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society™ preferred
Registered Nurse

Job Responsibilities:

Conducts thorough, individualized needs assessment for patients with wound, ostomy, or continence problems with the participation of the patient, family, or support systems, when appropriate, prior to the development of the education plan and intervention. Assesses the patient for individualized treatment modalities to maximize patient outcomes specialty bed needs or other products 
Pursues opportunities for professional growth by attending conferences and seminars pertinent to the WOC scope of practice. Actively participates in professional organizations pertaining to WOC care on a local/regional/national level. Participates in intradepartmental and Shared Governance Counsel meetings. Identifies knowledge and skills needed through self-assessment, peer review, and customer feedback. Defines goals for professional growth and participates in a variety of educational activities to maintain and enhance wound, ostomy and continence knowledge/ competence, in order to obtain/maintain certifications. 
Develops a written educational plan from information obtained from the needs assessment and based on the components of the educational process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Coordinates the plan among health team members, patient, family, support system and/or continuum of care members. 
Creates an educational setting conducive to patient/family learning and adequate resources. Provides individualized education to ostomy surgery patients and families, based on a progression from basic survival skills to advanced information for daily self-management in the areas of wound ostomy and continence to patients/family, and documents thoroughly. Determines the appropriate site for stoma placement, considering patient’s anatomical markings, physical capabilities and lifestyle. Provides appropriate written information to patients and staff including postoperative and discharge instructions, referral, and supplies needed. 
Participates in ongoing evaluation of patient’s progress related to the treatment plan. An annual review of the educational process that includes educational materials and treatment protocols to maximize quality and patient outcomes 
Works with Purchasing to find evidence-based products supporting continuous improvement. Manages WOC operations, and monitors specialty bed utilization. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team and integrates WOC knowledge and skills to provide educational experiences for nursing/medical staff. Develops policies, best practices, protocols and procedures. Is a client advocate and delivers care in a non-judgmental/non-discriminatory manner. Participates in and serves as a mentor to staff nurses in the care of those with selected disorders. Participates in the monitoring of individual patient and organizational wound/skin care/ostomy outcomes. Coordinates relevant data collection.

Other Related Information:

The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speak to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advanced degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice; all nurses to foster, support, and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care. Supplemental support for ancillary departments/outliers with educational presentations Collaboration with Value Analysis, Purchasing, Risk Management, Administration, and all ancillary departments Gathering and collecting data for identifying trends, root cause analysis, patient progress Reviewing and revising policies and procedures

Working Conditions:

Bending - 
Climbing - Rarely 
Concentrating - Consistently 
Continuous Learning - Consistently 
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently 
Hearing: Other Sounds - 
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently 
Kneeling - Occasionally 
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently 
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently 
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently 
Pulling - Consistently 
Pushing - Consistently 
Reaching - Consistently 
Reading - Consistently 
Sitting - Occasionally 
Standing - Consistently 
Stooping - Frequently 
Talking - 
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently 
Use of Hands - 
Color Vision - Consistently 
Visual Acuity: Far - 
Visual Acuity: Near - 
Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS... 
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" 
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist 
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS... 
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met 
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) 
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS... 
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. 
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. 
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS... 
• Value the time of others by striving to b on time, prepared and actively participating. 
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. 
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS... 
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. 
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community