Registered Nurse Wound/Ostomy

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Sarasota, FL

35d

About The Position

Serves in a variety of roles, including clinician, educator, and consultant. As a clinician, promotes specialty care, directly or indirectly, to patients with wound and skin concerns. This includes initial and follow-up assessments and evaluations, and ordering specific follow-up when indicated. Provides education to healthcare consumers and caregivers, clinical staff, and healthcare providers. Serves as a consultant and liaison among nursing staff, medical staff, pharmacy, and patients regarding wound care. This nurse is a self-directed expert practitioner with strong education and consulting skills.

Requirements

• Complete Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) certification within two years of the hire or transfer date.
• Enroll in a CWON certification program within 90 days of the hire or transfer date.
• Have two years of experience working with patients in wound/ostomy care in a clinical setting.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Basic Life Support/CPR (BLS) certification.
• Florida Registered Nurse (FL RN) license.
• Undergo background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, as required for individuals providing care to vulnerable populations.

Nice To Haves

• Membership in a professional organization associated with wound care.

Responsibilities

• Promote specialty care for patients with wound and skin concerns, directly or indirectly.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments and evaluations, and order specific follow-up when indicated.
• Educate healthcare consumers, caregivers, clinical staff, and healthcare providers.
• Consult and liaise among nursing staff, medical staff, pharmacy, and patients regarding wound care.

What This Job Offers

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