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 degree from an accredited school of nursing within three years of hire or transfer into the position.
New hires or transfers into the position between August 1, 2013 and June 13, 2017 must abide by the conditions in their offer letter and the job description signed upon hire or transfer; employees hired or transferred before August 1, 2013 are grandfathered.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to develop relationships with all members of the health care team.
Ability to work independently.
Attention to detail and assessment skills.
A license to practice nursing in Florida, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, and national wound care certification within one year of hire or transfer; PRN employees must have wound care certification at hire.
Two to five years of medical-surgical or intensive care experience.
Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate wound and ostomy care for hospital inpatients upon consultation.
Provide direct patient care and education to selected patients.
Serve as a resource and educator to staff nurses and physicians.
Manage the cases of specific patients, working autonomously and in collaboration with physicians.
When requested by a physician and staffing permits, serve as a resource and educator to physicians and patients in outpatient clinic areas.
Desired Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Wound and ostomy nursing experience.
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
Age of Patients Served:
All Age Groups.
Required Education:
Associate's Degree. Specific course work: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
New hires effective June 14, 2017, must have a BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position. New hires or transfers into in the position between August 1, 2013 and June 13, 2017 must abide with the conditions in his or her offer letter and the verbiage in the job description signed upon hire or transfer into the position. Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to August 1, 2013 will be grandfathered.
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Necessary Skills:
1. Able to communicate effectively both orally and written.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills in developing relationships with all members of the Health Care Team.
3. Able to work independently.
4. Displays attention to detail.
5. Excellent assessment skills.
Required Licensure/Certifications:
Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida
BLS from the American Heart Association
National Wound Care certification within one year of hire or transfer; PRN status employees must have certification at time of hire.
Required Experience:
2-5 years - Med-surg, Intensive Care experience.
Preferred Experience:
Wound and Ostomy Nursing.