Wound Ostomy RN - PRN/Pool

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Wound Ostomy Continence RN for its Wiregrass Ranch Hospital in Florida. This role involves providing clinical consultation and direct patient care for individuals with gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary disorders. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s in nursing, an active RN license in Florida, and WOCN certification. Experience of at least two years in nursing is required. The position offers opportunities to elevate healthcare in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of relevant nursing experience.
• Current RN license and BLS certification in Florida required.
• WOCN certification is necessary for WOC nurses.

Responsibilities

• Serve as clinical resource for patient care in relevant disorders.
• Provide direct patient care focusing on stomas, wounds, and skin disorders.

Skills

Clinical resource consultation

Patient care for gastrointestinal disorders

Wound dressing and stoma care

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Graduation from WOCNEP

Job description

Overview

Position: Wound Ostomy Continence RN
Department: Wound Care
Site: FMCOH Wiregrass Ranch Hospital
Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida
Shift: Days

Elevating healthcare in Wesley Chapel and West Florida, Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital is poised to revolutionize healthcare in Wesley Chapel and the broader West Florida region. This five-story, state-of-the-art multi-specialty hospital spans 380,000 square feet, purpose-built to serve one of Florida’s fastest-growing communities with exceptional, outcomes-focused care.

• Opening with 102 beds, expandable to 300 beds at full build-out
• 9 advanced operating rooms, including a hybrid OR with real-time imaging capabilities
• Comprehensive services in cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgery, and more

From life-saving procedures to advanced diagnostics, this facility is engineered to meet the evolving needs of our community with precision and compassion.

Job Summary

Serves as the clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with select disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
• Graduation from WOCNEP required for acute care setting.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education.

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current RN license in the State of Florida.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider Certification.
• WOC nurses must maintain current certification: CWOCN or CWON; credentials by the Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB).
• Current OH RN’s who graduate from the Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse Education Program (WOCNEP) have one year after completion to sit for exam.

Experience

• Two (2) years relevant nursing experience. Must meet unit specific performance competencies.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• In addition to the RN function, the WOCN serves as the clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with select disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems.
• Provides direct patient care to individuals with abdominal stomas, wounds, fistulas, drains, pressure ulcers, skin disorders, and incontinence.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the necessary information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs.
• Uses an evidence-based process to evaluate current practice and make recommendations for best practice.
• Creates an environment that facilitates collaboration to improve quality of care.
• Advocates on behalf of the specific population of patients.
• Maintains a safe and caring environment for both patients and family.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Participates in preceptor-ship training for the wound ostomy continence nurse education program (WOCNEP). Ensures maintenance and provision for equipment and supplies, including new product evaluations. This includes, but is not limited to skin, wound, ostomy, continence, prevention, and support surface products.
• Develops and provides ongoing implementation of staff in-services.