Wound Ostomy Nurse - FT - Days - LHDCMC
Company: Luminis Health
Location: Lanham
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Objective: The Wound Ostomy Nurse (WON) or Wound Ostomy
Continence (WOC N) serves as the clinical resource and consultant
for the acute care setting within the hospital relative to the care
of the patient with selected disorders of the gastrointestional,
genitourinary and integumentary systems. Essential Job Duties:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions Utilizes and
maintains current physical assessment skills and interview
techniques to determine patient needs. When possible or requested
by the surgeon for an outpatient stoma marking, 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, referrals and supply
needs. Serves as a resource for ostomy patients after discharge
through scheduled outpatient consultations and telephone
consultation. Serves as a resource/clinical expert regarding
pressure injury prevention. Provides consultation and direct
assistance to nursing staff on issues related to patients with
altered skin integrity secondary to pressure, necrosis, drainage or
continence disorders. Supports the Interdisciplinary team of
physician, case manager, physical therapy, nutritional expert with
preparing patients for treatments and discharging patients as
needed. Responsible for review and implementation of the JCAHO
standards in collaboration with the Nurse Supervisor/Manager in the
inpatient setting. Facilitates and assists the education and the
precepting of new staff in both the inpatient settings. Expertly
employs real time computer documentation when completing the
patient EMR. Educational/Experience Requirements: Required Minimum
Education : Minimum of three years as a Registered Nurse in a care
setting applicable to related nursing setting Required Minimum
Experience : BS degree, BSN preferred Required
License/Certifications: Certified in Wound and Ostomy Current
licensure as a registered nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Adherence to credentialing requirements of AAMC as stated in the
nursing bylaws. Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:
Based on the essential functions, HR will insert the type of work
performed (e.g. light, medium, heavy, etc). There is reasonable
expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to
blood-borne pathogens. The above is intended to describe the
general content of and requirements for the performance of this
job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of
duties, responsibilities or requirements. Pay Range $40 — $60 USD
Luminis Health Benefits Overview: • Medical, Dental, and Vision
Insurance • Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who
work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year) • Paid Time Off •
Tuition Assistance Benefits • Employee Referral Bonus Program •
Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time
employees • Wellness Programs • Employee Assistance Programs and
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