Position Summary
Department: DPH Wound Care Mgmt
Status: Full-Time
Shift: First
Title: Wound Ostomy Continence Registered Nurse, WOCN RN, Wound Care Nurse
Dr. P. Phillips Hospital is a full-service medical/surgical facility serving the residents of Southwest Orange County and Orlando’s growing tourist population. In addition to a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physicians, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital is equipped with the latest technology in diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular catheterization and angiography.
Top Reasons to Choose Orlando Health – Dr. P. Phillips Hospital:
- Competitive Pay: Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
- All Inclusive Benefits: Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, and more for full time and part time employees.
- Employee-centric: P. Phillips Hospital has been selected as one of the 2020 “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare.
- Committed to Community: Orlando Health provides more than $450 million in total value to the community in the form of charity care, community benefit programs and services, community building activities and more.
Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer
Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2021. Orlando Health is the top healthcare organization in the Metro Orlando area to make the prestigious list. "We are proud to be named once again as a best place to work," said Karen Frenier, vice president, Human Resources. "This achievement reflects our positive culture and efforts to ensure that all team members feel respected, supported and valued.
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
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.