**Overview** Marian Regional Medical Center a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria California is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Marians offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department Critical Care Unit neonatal intensive care unit and an array of womens services. **Responsibilities** **About This Position** In keeping with the Marian Medical Center health care philosophy the Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse monitors facilitates evaluates and provides care and teaching of patients with ostomies dermal ulcers fistula and incontinence problems. Ensures follow-up of in-patients and counsels outpatients by physician referral. Performs specialized procedures within guidelines of specialization and under the physicians orders. Demonstrates effective teaching strategies for both patients and staff Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently. Demonstrates clear effective written and oral English skills and objective active listening skills Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others across all departments. **RN Selection Criteria** At least 1 year Enterostomal Therapy experience preferred. Acute hospital experience preferred. Graduation from an IAET-approved school of Enterostomal Therapy. Demonstrates proficiency in wound care and enterostomal nursing. Demonstrates the ability to appropriately delegate patient-care tasks related to wound care to other staff members. Current California Registered Nurse license. ET Certification preferred. Dignity Health is looking for nurses who are committed to providing optimal patient care. To support this initiative we’ve improved our process for identifying the best candidates for Dignity Health. In order to be considered for a nursing position you will be asked to complete online a basic math test and a behavioral assessment to determine who is most likely to be successful at Dignity Health. In addition we ask that you provide up to three professional references and a copy of your most recent performance evaluation. This helps us to gain additional insights on how you would fit into Dignity Healths culture. After completing your application please be sure to check your email and/or log into your profile for a status update. **Qualifications** **Required License** Current California Registered Nurse license. At least 1 year Enterostomal Therapy experience preferred. Acute hospital experience preferred. Demonstrates proficiency in wound care and enterostomal nursing. Demonstrates the ability to appropriately delegate patient-care tasks related to wound care to other staff members. Demonstrates effective teaching strategies for both patients and staff Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently. Demonstrates clear effective written and oral English skills and objective active listening skills Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others across all departments. ET Certification preferred. **Pay Range** $46.89 - $68.77 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.