Peoples Health Services · 13 hours ago
Registered Nurse RN (WOCN)
Pensacola, Florida
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expPeoples Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse RN (WOCN) to provide assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of wounds, ostomy, and continence care. The role involves direct patient care, staff education, and participation in agency-wide committees and projects.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Updates and implements patient plan of care
Assesses patient’s physiological, psychosocial, environmental and spiritual needs
Demonstrates physical assessment skills
Administers medications
Applies critical thinking skills when delegating/assigning tasks
Works with coordinator and other licensed personnel to assist in developing a plan of care
Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors and staff. Complies with appropriate and approved safety standards
Communicates with patients, family, care givers, significant others and members of the health care team to promote maximum benefit of care
Utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing and education of coworkers and staff
Demonstrates an understanding of costs as they relate to quality and efficiency
Provides patient care and consultation to staff regarding management of patients with :
Ostomy or continent diversion
Potential or actual alteration in skin integrity
Percutaneous tubes
Urinary and fecal incontinence
Assist staff in maintaining current knowledge and competence in the areas of wound, ostomy and incontinence
Conducts product evaluations and submits reports and recommendations
Provides enteral consultation to patient and staff in local and extended areas. Documents patient records according to agency policy. Completes clinical notes, Plan of Care and medication records in a timely, legible and accurate manner. Documents care conferences reflecting patient’s progress towards goals
Operates medical equipment correctly for patient care
Maintains current knowledge of nursing and home care agency’s policies and procedures
Participates in the PI program by utilizing suggestion boxes, customer service, and brings matters to attention of management staff
Maintains an understanding of the company’s scope of services
Understands the infrastructure and how and where to transfer calls within the company
Maintains a professional image
Uses appropriate phone etiquette
Promotes a customer friendly atmosphere for all visitors and ensures client confidentiality at all times
Participates in accreditation program
Participates in back up call according to the needs of the agency
Submits all clinical documentation in a timely manner according to agency policy
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Two years nursing experience within last four years
Work experience denoting communication and assessment skills
Graduate of an accredited BSN program required
Current RN license in the State of Florida
Graduate from an accredited WOC Nursing program, Board Certification
Current CPR certification
Current Driver License and valid auto insurance
HIV/AIDS/Domestic Violence education required annually
Company
Peoples Health Services
Our care team is focused on helping you manage your loved one’s chronic condition, recovery from an illness or surgery, or a change in medical condition.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase