Nurse RN | Wound & Ostomy | FT Days

UF Health • St. Augustine, FL

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About The Position

The Wound and Ostomy Specialist assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates wound and ostomy care for hospital inpatients upon consultation. The specialist provides direct patient care and education to selected patients and serves as a resource and educator for staff nurses and physicians. The role is an integral member of the treatment team and is responsible for case-managing specific patients, working autonomously and in collaboration with physicians. When requested by a physician and as staffing permits, the specialist also serves as a resource and educator to physicians and patients in outpatient clinic areas.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree; graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• New hires effective June 14, 2017, must obtain a BSN from an accredited school of nursing within three years of hire or transfer into the position. Employees hired or transferred between August 1, 2013, and June 13, 2017, are subject to the conditions in their offer letter and signed job description; employees hired or transferred before August 1, 2013, are grandfathered.
• Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships with all members of the health care team.
• Ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent assessment skills.
• Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• National Wound Care certification within one year of hire or transfer; PRN employees must have certification at the time of hire.
• Two to five years of medical-surgical or intensive care experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Wound and ostomy nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate wound and ostomy care for inpatients upon consultation.
• Provide direct patient care and education to selected patients.
• Serve as a resource and educator to staff nurses and physicians.
• Participate as an integral member of the treatment team.
• Case-manage specific patients, working autonomously and in collaboration with physicians.
• Provide wound-care education and support to physicians and patients in outpatient clinic areas when requested by a physician and as staffing permits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree