Nurse RN -| Wound & Ostomy | FT

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville seeks a Wound and Ostomy Specialist to assess, plan, implement and evaluate wound and ostomy care for inpatients. The role provides direct patient care and education, serving as a resource to staff and physicians and collaborating with the treatment team to manage assigned patients.

BSN is required within three years for new hires; Florida licensure and BLS are essential, with a Wound Care certification within one year of hire. Prior Med-surg/ICU experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed to practice nursing in Florida; BLS from American Heart Association; Wound Care certification within 1 year of hire.
• 2-5 years Med-surg or Intensive Care experience.
• Wound and Ostomy Nursing preferred.
• New hires must obtain BSN within three years of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate wound and ostomy care for inpatients.
• Provide direct patient care and education.
• Serve as resource and educator to staff and physicians.
• Collaborate with the treatment team and manage assigned patients.

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Upon consultation, the Wound and Ostomy Specialist assesses, plans implements and evaluates wound and ostomy care on inpatients throughout the hospital. Provides direct patient care and education to selected patients. Serves as a resource and educator to the staff nurse and physician. Is an integral member of the treatment team and is responsible for the case management of specific patients an in working autonomously and in collaboration with the physicians. The Wound Care Specialist will serve as a resource and educator to physicians and patients when requested by the MD and as staffing permits in the outpatient clinic areas.

Qualifications

Age of Patients Served:All Age Groups.

Required Education:Associate's Degree. Specific course work: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

New hires effective June 14, 2017, must have a BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position or transfer into the position between August 1, 2013 and June 13, 2017 must abide with the conditions in his or her offer letter and the verbiage in the job description signed upon hire or transfer into the position. Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to August 1, 2013 will be grandfathered.

Preferred Education:Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Necessary Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively both orally and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in developing relationships with all members of the Health Care Team.
• Able to work independently.
• Displays attention to detail.
• Excellent assessment skills.

Required Licensure/Certifications:Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida BLS from the American Heart Association National Wound Care certification within one year of hire or transfer; PRN status employees must have certification at time of hire.

Required Experience:2-5 years - Med-surg, Intensive Care experience.

Preferred Experience:Wound and Ostomy Nursing.