Nurse RN | Wound & Ostomy | FT

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wound and Ostomy Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for the patient’s alterations in health related to wound, ostomy, and skin integrity needs in collaboration with the primary nurse. Provides direct patient care and education to selected patients and serves as a resource and educator to the staff nurse. Is an integral member of the treatment team and is responsible for the case management of specific patients, working autonomously and collaboratively with the health care team. Evaluates interventions as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Whenever possible, the patient, the family, or those significant to the patient are an integral part of the assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation efforts of the Wound and Ostomy Nurse. The Wound and Ostomy Nurse provides clinical support to achieve the organization’s mission of excellent patient care and nursing’s vision of setting a new standard of excellence in autonomous and accountable nursing practice committed to patient advocacy and innovative patient care in a climate of trust and collaboration.

Requirements

• BSN required.
• Current RN license in the State of Florida.
• Minimum of three years experience in nursing with relevant clinical experience in assigned patient population required.
• Professional nursing board certification in specialty area required within two years of specialty experience or certification eligibility date.

Nice To Haves

• Current staff without BSN must obtain degree by December 2012 or as contracted by the VP/AVP.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients with wound, ostomy, and skin integrity needs.
• Direct patient care and education.
• Serve as a resource and educator to staff nurses.
• Case management of specific patients.
• Evaluate interventions to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Integrate patient and family into care efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior