Wound Ostomy Continence
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Baldwin Park
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary: Provides follow-up and interventions to patients
diagnosed with ostomies, draining wounds, fistulae, or skin
breakdown secondary to pressure, incontinence, venous hypertension,
arterial insufficiency, trauma, surgery or diabetic neuropathy and
other related skin issues. Essential Responsibilities: Provides
follow-up and interventions to patients diagnosed with ostomies,
draining wounds, fistulae, or skin breakdown secondary to pressure,
incontinence, venous hypertension, arterial insufficiency, trauma,
surgery or diabetic neuropathy and other related skin issues.
Provides direct patient care counseling of individuals anticipating
surgery which may result in the creation of a stoma, individualized
instruction for those who have an abdominal stoma for the diversion
of stool or urine, or assessment and treatment recommendations for
the above stated skin breakdown conditions. Assists patient through
continuum of care for management of related issues. Evaluates new
and currently used products for ostomy, continence and wound care.
Makes recommendations to patients in obtaining related products.
Assesses individual patient needs and goals, and provides
educational programs to physicians, nursing, and other paramedical
professionals on ostomy/wound care management and self-care
education. Conducts continuing educational programs for physicians
and nursing personnel. This helps provide current standards of
practice for ostomy patients. Provides patient/family teaching and
education regarding ostomy/wound care and self-management. Basic
Qualifications: Experience Minimum 1 year previous clinical nursing
experience as a Registered Nurse in caring for patients with
abdominal stomas, draining wounds, fistulas, and pressure sores
ulcers. Education Bachelors Degree Completion of an accredited
Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing (WOCN) program. License,
Certification, Registration Registered Nurse License (California)
Wound Care Nurse Certificate from Wound, Ostomy and Continence
Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) Ostomy Care Nurse Certificate
from Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board
(WOCNCB) Basic Life Support Additional Requirements: Demonstrated
knowledge of pediatric and adult patient teaching principles.
Demonstrated knowledge of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and
integumentary systems including pathophysiology. Effective
communication skills. Fine motor dexterity. Certified Continence
Nurse (CCCN) may be required as specified by department. Preferred
Qualifications: Current Board Certification in Wound, Ostomy,
Continence Nursing (CWOCN).
Keywords: Kaiser Permanente, Placentia , Wound Ostomy Continence, Healthcare , Baldwin Park, California
