Under the leadership of the Administrative Director of Ambulatory Services, the wound care resource specialist is responsible for educating staff regarding risk assessment, pressure ulcer prevention and appropriate wound care. The wound care nurse assists with recommending treatment plans for patients, complex wounds and/or orders for wound care consults. The wound care nurse acts as a resource to the staff and provides up-to-date information on wound care policies and procedures (works as a resource nurse, as needed, for patients with ostomies). The wound care nurse is able to interact on a professional basis with all team members and is able to understand and react effectively to the unique needs of patients in reference to specific age groups. The wound care nurse demonstrates knowledge and support of unit-specific standards of care. The wound care nurse demonstrates competency to plan, initiate and evaluate care for patients in accordance with discipline-specific standards as defined by the Florida Department of Health, Board of Nursing. The wound care nurse provides education and assistance to UF Health The Villages® team members and acts in compliance with the ethical conduct of the organization at all times.

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Diploma/Associate's degree required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Florida registered nurse license
• BLS
• Certified Wound Specialist and/or trained Certified Wound/Ostomy Care Nurse and/or WOCN preferred.

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Leadership skills.
• Should attend hospital training programs, including new manager/supervisor orientation and leadership development courses.