Wound Ostomy Continence RN, OHARI

Where You’ll Work (and Why You’ll Love It!) 

Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute offers comprehensive CARF-accredited inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs for adults, adolescents and children, with specialty programs in stroke, spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation. A dedicated 54-bed rehabilitation hospital provides post-acute care for patients requiring medical and intensive rehabilitative therapies covering a full range of orthopedic and neurological conditions. The facility has all-private rooms, three therapy gyms outfitted with the latest technology (e.g., weight-assisted treadmill, robotics for training in arm/hand coordination and walking, and communication-assistance technology), a simulated apartment, and an expansive outdoor space for additional therapeutic activity. Outpatient centers feature interdisciplinary teams working together to help each patient meet their individual rehabilitation goals and achieve the highest possible level of independence.

A Day in YOUR Life as a Wound Ostomy Continence Registered Nurse

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.

Location:

Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute
1300 Hempel Ave, Ocoee, FL

Schedule: Per Diem | Minimum of 1-2 shifts per week

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.
  • Provides direct patient care to individuals with abdominal stomas, wounds, fistulas, drains, pressure ulcers, skin disorders, and incontinence.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the necessary information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs.
  • Uses an evidence-based process to evaluate current practice and make recommendations for best practice.
  • Creates an environment that facilitates collaboration to improve quality of care.
  • Advocates on behalf of the specific population of patients.
  • Maintains a safe and caring environment for both patients and family.
  • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
  • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

  Other Related Functions

  • Participates in preceptor-ship training for the wound ostomy continence nurse education program (WOCNEP). Ensures maintenance and provision for equipment and supplies, including new product evaluations. This includes, but is not limited to skin, wound, ostomy, continence, prevention, and support surface products.
  • Develops and provides ongoing implementation of staff in-services.

Required Qualifications

• Education/Training
• • Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
  • Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department.

• Licensure/Certification
  • Current State of Florida RN license or valid NLC multistate RN license
  • BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
  • ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. 
  • CWOCN or CWON; credentials by the Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)
• Experience
  • Two (2) years relevant nursing experience

Benefits Beyond the Expected 

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you. 

Orlando Health team members enjoy: 

• Benefits that begin on Day 1 
• Four (4) weeks paid parental leave 
• Debt-free degrees through our Preferred Education Program 
• Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs 

The Orlando Health System of Care includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Join us!