Jobs in Clinton, VA

Do you want to become a surrogate? We are now offering a sign on bonus to all qualified and matched surrogates that sign contracts. The first step is to fill out our surrogate application. A fertility specialist will contact you to continue the process. For intended parents interested in surrogacy to start or grow their families please contact us today. The surrogacy process is complex, but we will be with you every step of the way. Call today to get started.

Women who may have the ability to produce eggs but are unable to use their uterus or do not have a uterus, may consider a surrogate. A donated egg may also be used with the surrogate in the event a woman cannot produce her own eggs or her uterus is not intact or insufficient to carry a pregnancy. In either case, the husband's sperm, if viable, may be used.

Using an egg donor unrelated to the surrogate carrier eliminates any biological tie. The egg of the surrogate is never used as part of the assisted reproduction process, so that a surrogate is never in the position of delivering her own biological child.

The basic requirements of a woman to serve as a surrogate are:

• Emotionally stable
• Responsible
• In good physical health
• Non-smoker
• Has had at least one successful pregnancy
• Is capable of carrying a child to full term

A woman is not required to fall within a particular age range to serve as a surrogate, but most intended parents prefer a surrogate under the age of 40. For more information on surrogacy please see the documents on the left side of this page.

In Texas, there is a judicial process for validating the Gestational Contract (the contract between the intended parents and the surrogate). Included within the various requirements for having a Gestational Contract validated by a Texas court is that the intended parents must be married and the surrogate must have previously carried a child to term. Additionally, there are residency requirements that apply to either the surrogate or the intended parents, but not both.

Compensation for a surrogate services generally starts in the range of $35,000 - $40,000, for base compensation with over all fees up to 70k, in many cases. The amount of compensation is dependent upon a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, whether the surrogate carries twins, what procedures a surrogate is required to undergo and whether the delivery is vaginally or by cesarean section.

General Summary of Position
The incumbent in this position functions as a consultant practitioner and educator for patients, staff, and physicians concerning problems with inpatients or outpatients with ostomies fistulas/draining wounds pressure wounds and incontinence care. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center's philosophy policies procedures and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides consultation to patients staff and physicians relating to pre-operative post-operative and routine care of ostomies fistulas/draining wounds pressure wounds and incontinence care.
• Provides pre-operative counseling to the patient/family direct care to patients for ostomy skin and incontinence problems and out-patient follow-up and care as needed.
• Assesses the need for selects methodologies strategies content resources and conducts/implements patient education and staff training programs.
• Determines and evaluates ostomy skin and incontinent care products to be stocked for Hospital use.
• Participates in research and other educational programs/projects relevant to the area of specialty and/or profession as requested.
• Generates reports patient records and course documentation according to departmental guidelines.
• Maintains and develops knowledge base and skills in the area of wound ostomy and continence therapy.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures; attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Develops strategies to market and maximize utilization of the Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all inclusive.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Graduate of a Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse program that is accredited by the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse Society. required
• Master's degree in Nursing preferred
• Will consider applicants who are in the process of completing WOCN certification with the expectation that it will be completed within 12 months of hire.
• CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO AN APPROPRIATE COMBINATION OF EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE.

Experience

• 1-2 years Professional practice as a nurse which includes experience in direct patient care preferred and
• 3-4 years Leadership experience in a clinical setting. required and
• Demonstrated teaching experience with children and adults required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in Maryland required
• CWOCN - Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse by the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board. required
• Will consider applicants who are in the process of completing WOCN certification with the expectation that it will be completed within 1 year

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to develop and initiate innovative techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles of Adult Education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.