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The Wound Ostomy Nurse (WON) provides expert, integrated, cost-effective quality patient care through the coordination of clinical care for high-risk patients with complex issues across the continuum of care settings. This nurse integrates knowledge of advanced pathophysiology, human responses to health problems and non-disease based etiologies to assess, plan and coordinate care, monitor and evaluate patient outcomes. The WON supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. Working collaboratively with other health care professionals, the WON functions in the roles of care provider, educator and consultant in a variety of settings throughout the medical center. The WON will function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The WON provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The WON possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and participates on committees or projects. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice and the Scope and Standards for Wound, Ostomy and Continence Specialty Practice Nursing provide a basis for the practice of the WON.

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. 

Graduate of a baccalaureate Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited nursing program. If graduation did not occur within the last two years, one year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of current LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is required. Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (CWOCN) Certification preferred. One year RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of LPN experience at Mayo Clinic within the last five years preferred. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Experience working in a team environment. Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred. Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends and on-call. Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting. Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills. May work at multiple locations and practice settings. Current RN license by applicable state requirements. WON Certification within 24 months employment in the position. Arizona and Florida – Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency. Midwest – Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association; American Red Cross. Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

• 2 years Wound Ostomy experience and Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (CWOCN) Certification preferred. WOCN Certification required within 24 months employment in the position.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment, making decisions and directing work to achieve maximum work unit efficiency. 
• Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills. 
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting. 
• Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.