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Orlando Health . Position Summary: Serves as the clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with select disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems. Qualifications
Education/Training Bachelor’s degree in nursing required. Graduation from WOCNEP required for acute care setting. Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education. Licensure/Certification Maintains current RN license in the State of Florida. Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider Certification. WOC nurses must maintain current certification: CWOCN or CWON; credentials by the Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB). Current OH RN’s who graduate from the Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse Education Program (WOCNEP) have one year after completion to sit for exam. Experience Two (2) years relevant nursing experience. Must meet unit specific performance competencies. Responsibilities
Essential Functions In addition to the RN function, the WOCN serves as the clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with select disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems. Provide direct patient care to individuals with abdominal stomas, wounds, fistulas, drains, pressure ulcers, skin disorders, and incontinence. Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles across the life span; assess patient data and interpret information to identify age-specific needs. Use an evidence-based process to evaluate current practice and make recommendations for best practice. Create an environment that facilitates collaboration to improve quality of care. Advocate on behalf of the patient population; maintain a safe and caring environment for patients and families. Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance per Orlando Health policies and applicable standards. Maintain compliance with Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions Participates in preceptorship training for the wound ostomy continence nurse education program (WOCNEP). Ensures maintenance and provision of equipment and supplies, including new product evaluations (skin, wound, ostomy, continence, prevention, and support surface products). Develops and provides ongoing staff in-services.
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Join to apply for the
Wound Ostomy Continence RN
role at
Orlando Health . Position Summary: Serves as the clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with select disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems. Qualifications
Education/Training Bachelor’s degree in nursing required. Graduation from WOCNEP required for acute care setting. Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education. Licensure/Certification Maintains current RN license in the State of Florida. Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider Certification. WOC nurses must maintain current certification: CWOCN or CWON; credentials by the Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB). Current OH RN’s who graduate from the Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse Education Program (WOCNEP) have one year after completion to sit for exam. Experience Two (2) years relevant nursing experience. Must meet unit specific performance competencies. Responsibilities
Essential Functions In addition to the RN function, the WOCN serves as the clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with select disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems. Provide direct patient care to individuals with abdominal stomas, wounds, fistulas, drains, pressure ulcers, skin disorders, and incontinence. Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles across the life span; assess patient data and interpret information to identify age-specific needs. Use an evidence-based process to evaluate current practice and make recommendations for best practice. Create an environment that facilitates collaboration to improve quality of care. Advocate on behalf of the patient population; maintain a safe and caring environment for patients and families. Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance per Orlando Health policies and applicable standards. Maintain compliance with Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions Participates in preceptorship training for the wound ostomy continence nurse education program (WOCNEP). Ensures maintenance and provision of equipment and supplies, including new product evaluations (skin, wound, ostomy, continence, prevention, and support surface products). Develops and provides ongoing staff in-services.
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