Wound Ostomy Certified Nurse

Company: MultiCare Health System
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

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 -5pmPosition SummaryThe 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 startOur ValuesAs 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 turnPay and Benefit ExpectationsWe provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $101,650.00 - $180,731.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

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