Nurse RN | Wound & Ostomy | FT Days

UF Health; St. Augustine South (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Florida seeks a Wound and Ostomy Specialist to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate wound and ostomy care for inpatients. The role includes direct patient care, patient education, and acting as a resource to nurses and physicians.

In outpatient settings, the specialist serves as a staff educator and helps with case management in collaboration with the physicians. Preferred candidates hold a BSN with 2–5 years’ med-surg/ICU experience and pediatric or ostomy nursing expertise, and

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively both orally and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with health care team members.
• Able to work independently and show attention to detail.
• Excellent assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate wound and ostomy care for inpatients.
• Provide direct patient care and patient education.
• Serve as resource and educator to staff nurses and physicians.
• Act as case manager for designated patients.
• Participate in outpatient clinic staffing as needed and collaborate with physicians.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Assessment skills

Education

Associate's Degree

BSN within 3 years of hire

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (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. New hires or transfers into in 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:

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

Required Licensure/Certifications:

• Licensed to practice nursing in the state of FloridaBLS from the American Heart AssociationNational 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.