Ostomy Nurse

• As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
• Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community.
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Department

Job Description

Summary: CWOCN certification required Position Responsibilities Provide pre-operative and post-operative education to patients and their families. Perform stoma site marking and assessment. Manage and assess stoma complications and provide appropriate interventions. Provide wound care and skin care around the stoma site. Educate patients on ostomy care products and their proper usage. Develop individualized care plans for patients with ostomies. Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans. Conduct routine follow-up visits with patients to monitor progress and address concerns. Offer psychological and emotional support to patients adjusting to life with an ostomy. Educate healthcare staff on best practices for ostomy care. Maintain accurate and detailed patient records. Qualifications License/Registration/Certification Current licensure in the State of Florida. CWOCN certification required. Education Bachelors Degree in Nursing required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience. Previous experience working in a surgical or medical-surgical nursing unit.

Benefits

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs: Health benefits Life insurance Long-term disability coverage Healthcare spending accounts Retirement plan Paid time off Pet Insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Wellness program On-site housing for select positions and more! Degree Requirements: Certification: More than 4,000 people work at Mount Sinai Medical Center at more than a dozen locations throughout sunny South Florida, including our flagship, 672-bed hospital on Biscayne Bay at the gateway to Miami Beach. We’re the largest, independent, not-for-profit hospital in South Florida, and we’re the only hospital Healthgrades recognized for four years running as one of the top 5% in the nation. Clearly, clinical excellence is at our core.