Wound Ostomy RN

Joining AdventHealth

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Address: 3100 E FLETCHER AVE

City: TAMPA

State: Florida

Postal Code: 33613

Job Description

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs related to wound, ostomy, and continence care.
• Develop and document individualized care plans based on patient assessments, selecting appropriate interventions and supplies, and ensuring accurate records in medical documentation.
• Administer treatments and medications safely, monitor patient responses, and adjust care plans as necessary to improve patient outcomes.
• Provide direct patient care, including wound care, ostomy management, and continence care, ensuring patient comfort and promoting healing.
• Educate patients and families about wound care, ostomy management, and continence strategies, including self-care techniques and lifestyle adjustments.
• Conduct educational sessions for healthcare staff to enhance their knowledge and skills in wound, ostomy, and continence care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care and ensure continuity of care.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary based on patient response and outcomes.
• Provide emergent and on-call care for urgent issues, ensuring continuous patient support during weekends and holidays.
• Evaluate and address the educational needs of nursing staff to maintain competency in skin integrity and related care.
• Integrate evidence-based practice and research findings to improve patient outcomes and care practices.
• Communicate any issues impacting patient care to the Clinical Nurse Manager and team members, ensuring effective resolution and continuity of care.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Current knowledge in wounds, ostomies, and continence [Required]
• Ability to communicate with patients, staff, and peers [Required]
• Ability to work with people of various backgrounds [Required]
• Ability to work under stress and deadlines [Required]
• Organizational and time management skills in order to manage a full patient caseload on a daily basis [Required]
• Strong team building skills [Required]
• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families, fellow staff, and physicians [Required]
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration, and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations [Required]
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations with the assistance of health care support personnel [Required]
• Reports to work as scheduled and completes work within designated time and adjusts work schedule (days and times) as needed for clinic demands [Required]
• Computer skills including Microsoft office [Preferred]
• Professional growth practices [Preferred]
• Strong communication skills verbal and written [Preferred]
• Ability to manage stress and handles challenging situations and personalities [Preferred]
• Knowledge of outpatient hospital services [Preferred]
• Ability to work closely with physicians [Preferred]

Education

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Work Experience

• 1+ acute hospital experience [Required]
• 1+ wound, ostomy, continence clinical experience [Required]

Additional Information

• Seeking a candidate with outpatient experience, experience with non-healing chronic wounds, HBO background/experience preferred. Any certifications or 40 hour courses related to HBO or wound care preferred.
• Working alongside physicians in exam rooms while seeing patients. High volume clinic. Experience with high acuity complicated wounds preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]
• Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) [Preferred]
• Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) [Preferred]
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements -

Pay Range: $31.85 - $52.76

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.