Wound Care RN Job at Holy Cross Health Fl, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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  • Holy Cross Health Fl
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Description

Position Purpose: Specialize in assessing and treating patients with complex wounds, ostomies, or continence conditions. Work closely with members of patient care teams to ensure that personalized treatment plans are followed correctly in order to prevent future infection or injury.

W hat you will do:

*Utilizes clinical skills and knowledge in the assessment of clients' health status assessment of clients' health status (physiologic, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual)

*Conducts initial assessment and reassessment of patient/family's WOC needs and develops a specific plan of care to meet those needs with the bedside nurse

*Provides consultation and/or assessment on patients with pressure and non-stageable pressure injuries

*In consultation with the physician, assists the primary nurse in developing an appropriate plan of care for comprehensive wound management

*Uses comprehensive understanding of wound, ostomy and continence anatomy and physiology and continuum of care defined by the national WOC nursing standards

Recommends and develops protocols and clinical pathways to ensure quality WOC care, including prevention of pressure injuries

Intermittently works with medical staff, Nurse Managers, Professional Practice, nursing staff, dietitians, and case managers in multiple hospitals to facilitate and provide basic WOC care and education for inpatients

*Investigates all cases with adverse events related to wounds as requested

*Reviews charts of patients with adverse events related to wounds and ostomy as requested

*Provide education to staff and consultation for patients and their families who are undergoing ostomy surgery, and patients with pre-existing stomas who are having trouble managing their care.

*Consult, assess, and plan initial nursing care plan for patient with post-operative stomas and/or altered skin integrity and provide ongoing support and evaluation

*Conduct quarterly pressure injury prevalence surveys with unit skin champions. Report metrics to quality, professional practice team and nursing leadership and provide ways to offer improvement

*Computer skills in Microsoft office and be adaptable to new software programs; EPIC EMR experience is a plus

*Participates in evaluation of products and new technology for effectiveness and cost to ensure the most cost-effective products are used for patient care.

Minimum qualifications

  • BSN required; MSN preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years of licensed professional nursing experience in acute care. Minimum of 2 year of experience in wound care/ ostomy management.
  • Must possess sound knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and standards of practice as determined by state and federal regulations.
  • Must know principles of adult learners
  • Must be able to communicate articulately and comprehend written and verbal communications in English.
  • Must be able to function and prioritize well within a dynamic work environment.
  • Expected Behaviors: Customer service, diplomacy; interpersonal skills; maintain confidentiality; ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse group of people; adherence to established timelines; and professionalism.

Licensure/Certifications

  • Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the state of Florida.
  • Certification from recognized CWOCN or CWON preferred
  • WWC with OMS certification accepted
  • Current in Basic Life Support

Position Highlights and Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
  • We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
  • We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions.

Ministry/Facility Information:

  • Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.
  • We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
  • We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.
  • Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
  • Retirement savings program with employer matching

Legal Info

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class

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