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Ostomy Nurse

Posted Sep 5 · 2 years of experience

Unit and setting
Med-Surg · Hospital
License
RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

Education
Bachelors Degree in Nursing required.
Experience
Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience.
Experience
Previous experience working in a surgical or medical-surgical nursing unit.

What it pays

Tuition assistance
Offered

Benefits

  • On-site housing for select positions

The workplace

Mount Sinai Medical Center - Florida
Hospital

You would be looking at 12-hour shifts three days a week, days or nights, with weekends and holidays that rotate. There is a posted full-time RN Intern Acute Care role on 3x12s with rotational weekends.

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Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Original listing

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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. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more.

Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

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

What's around it?

In Miami, FL

Miami, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 14% above the US average

Median rent
$1,758/mo
Household income
$62,462/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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