Centra Health·Lynchburg, Virginia
The WOC nurse acts as a clinical resource and consultant for patients with complex gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary disorders. They are responsible for providing the full scope of WOC nursing practice, including patient education, counseling, research, and administrative tasks.
The Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) nurse serves as the clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal genitourinary and integumentary systems (e.g. complex draining wounds ostomies fistulae dermal ulcers tubes). The WOC nurse should be prepared to provide the full scope of WOC nursing practice including education counseling research and administration.
Candidates must hold a current Virginia RN license and WOCNCB certification, or be willing to obtain certification within one year. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required, along with 3-5 years of relevant clinical experience in acute or critical care settings.
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.
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