An Associate’s Degree and graduation from an accredited school of nursing are required. New hires effective June 14, 2017 must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing within three years of hire or transfer into the position. Employees hired or transferred from August 1, 2013 through June 13, 2017 must comply with the conditions in their offer letter and the job description signed at hire or transfer. Employees hired or transferred before August 1, 2013 are grandfathered under the applicable requirements.
Effective oral and written communication skills are required.
Interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with all members of the health care team are required.
The ability to work independently is required.
Strong attention to detail is required.
Patient assessment skills are required.
A current license to practice nursing in Florida is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
National Wound Care Certification must be obtained within one year of hire or transfer; PRN employees must hold the certification at the time of hire.
Two to five years of experience in Medical-Surgical Nursing and Intensive Care are required.
Responsibilities
Upon consultation, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate wound and ostomy care for inpatients throughout the hospital.
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 and manage the cases of specific patients, working autonomously and collaboratively with physicians.
Serve as a resource and educator to physicians and patients in outpatient clinic areas when requested by a physician and as staffing permits.
Desired Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
Wound and Ostomy Nursing experience is preferred.
Overview
Upon consultation, the Wound and Ostomy Specialist assesses, plans implements and evaluates wound and ostomy care on inpatients throughout the hospital. Provides direct patient care and education to selected patients. Serves as a resource and educator to the staff nurse and physician. Is an integral member of the treatment team and is responsible for the case management of specific patients an in working autonomously and in collaboration with the physicians. The Wound Care Specialist will serve as a resource and educator to physicians and patients when requested by the MD and as staffing permits in the outpatient clinic areas. Qualifications
Position Qualifications
Required Education
Associate’s Degree
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
BSN Requirement: New hires effective June 14, 2017, must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position.
Employees hired/transferred August 1, 2013–June 13, 2017: Must comply with the conditions outlined in their offer letter and the job description signed at the time of hire or transfer.
Employees hired/transferred prior to August 1, 2013: Current employees will be grandfathered under the applicable requirements.
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Necessary Skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with all members of the health care team
Ability to work independently
Strong attention to detail
Excellent patient assessment skills
Required Licensure & Certifications
Current license to practice nursing in the state of Florida
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
National Wound Care Certification:
Must be obtained within one year of hire or transfer into the position
PRN employees must have the certification at the time of hire