Registered Nurse RN (WOCN)
Company: Peoples Home Health, LLC
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: Position Summary: Under general direction, has
authority, responsibility, and accountability for assessment,
planning, implementation and evaluation of wounds, ostomy, and
continence care throughout the agency. Functions primarily as a
consultant; provides direct patient care and education to selected
patients. Provides staff development in areas of expertise.
Responsible for product recommendations in areas of expertise.
Maintains records and statistics reflecting role performance;
participates in agency wide committees and projects as indicated.
Participates in wound telemedicine program. Requirements: Essential
Duties & 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. 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.
Education/Experience: Two years nursing experience within last four
years. Work experience denoting communication and assessment
skills. Graduate of an accredited BSN program required. Licenses,
Certifications and/or Registrations: 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. Working Conditions: Office/Home
Environment. May be exposed to biological hazards.
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