Wound Ostomy and Continence Registered Nurse

AdventHealth • Tampa, FL

103d

About The Position

The WOUND OSTOMY NURSE serves as a care consultant and provider for patients with complex wound care needs and ostomy management. Accountable for collaborating with the health care team to define and communicate the expected patterns of care for this patient population. Provides leadership for education and research programs to support the advancement of wound and ostomy care and improvement of patient outcomes through implementation of evidenced based practice. Serves as a resource, leader, and role model for wound and ostomy care and functions as a liaison with the community, other health care professionals, and other disciplines regarding areas of wound and ostomy care. The WOUND OSTOMY NURSE provides self-directed, effective nursing care to groups of patients and other duties as assigned in accordance with Division of Nursing standards and pursuant to Florida Department of Professional Regulation, Chapter 464.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with Bachelors Degree in Nursing or related specialty area.
• 1 Years of wound care nursing practice experience.
• 1 Years of practice in which leadership and teaching competence has been demonstrated.
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support.
• Board Certified in Wound, Ostomy Care (WOUND OSTOMY NURSE) or obtain within 6 months of hire within 180 Days.

Nice To Haves

• 2 Years of experience as a WOUND OSTOMY NURSE in hospital/outpatient setting.
• Current WOUND OSTOMY NURSE.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with courtesy when interacting with internal or external customers-in person or on the telephone.
• Demonstrates respect for co-workers and develops positive working relationships with other departments.
• Uses the AIDET technique when interacting with patients.
• Incorporates Caring Model behaviors and culturally competent care into daily practice.
• Demonstrate collaboration and teamwork.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the delivery of nursing services.

Benefits

• Up to $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees