Registered Nurse - Wound Care

Staff_02 Halifax Staffing Inc.; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for wound care in Daytona Beach. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, directing LPNs and CNAs as needed while coordinating with the care team to ensure positive patient outcomes.

The role requires a Florida RN license and a nursing degree; orientation, ongoing competency modules, and strong communication with patients and families are essential. Halifa​x Health emphasizes compassionate care and professional development.

Qualifications

• RN – State of Florida required.
• Bachelor degree in nursing preferred.
• Completion of general and unit orientation and competency checklists.
• Ability to communicate with patients, families and colleagues.
• Certifications as required by unit, plus annual CB learning modules.
• Professionalism and interpersonal communication essential.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient on admission and monitors ongoing status.
• Assesses patient/family learning needs.
• Recognizes and responds to changes in patient condition.
• Documents assessment data on admission and ongoing.
• Plans and coordinates care based on assessment and needs.
• Involves family in the plan of care as desired by the patient.
• Initiates individualized teaching on admission for positive outcomes.
• Implements nursing care per identified needs and rehabilitative goals.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to achieve outcomes.
• Initiates and verifies physician orders.
• Uses nursing judgment in care provision.
• Evaluates patient/family response to interventions.
• Organizes patient care based on needs and resources.
• Acts as patient advocate with compassionate, individualized care.
• Identifies priorities and coordinates care with ancillary services.
• Demonstrates professional development and accountability.
• Adheres to Cornerstone standards and hospital mission/values.
• Maintains attendance, appearance, confidentiality and ethics.
• Follows legal guidelines and continues education.
• Assists with staff orientation and development.
• Contributes to a safe environment and quality initiatives.
• Administers medications per policies and patient safety goals.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Florida RN license

Job description

Day (United States of America) Registered Nurse - Wound Care

The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating as per the nursing process. The Registered Nurse is expected to direct, delegate, and coordinate all nursing care provided by the LPN, CNA, Patient Care Companion, and Unit Clerk consistent with their roles, responsibilities, and skill level. Assignments are performed appropriately to age and development level of the patient population being served.

• RN – State of Florida
• Degree from an accredited school of nursing, bachelor degree preferred.
• Completion of general and nursing orientation.
• Completion of unit orientation and unit-specific competency checklist.
• Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues
• Certifications as required by the specific unit/area (Refer to required certification addendum).
• Completion of annual competency based learning modules [CBL’s]
• Excellent communication skills are needed in dealing with physicians, patients, family, and other disciplines

• Assesses the patient on admission and assesses and monitors on an ongoing basis.
• Assesses patient/family learning needs.
• Recognizes and responds to changes in the patient’s condition.
• Documents assessment data on admission and on an ongoing basis.
• Plans and coordinates care based on assessment of the patient’s status and ongoing identified needs.
• Involves family/significant others in the plan of care as desired by the patient.
• On admission, initiates individualized teaching plan to ensure positive outcomes and timely discharge.
• Implements supportive and rehabilitative nursing care according to identified patient needs.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Initiates and verifies physician orders.
• Utilizes nursing judgment in the provision of care.
• Evaluates patients/families response to interventions and progress toward desired outcomes.
• Organizes patient care based on patient needs and available resources.
• Serves as the patient advocate by providing compassionate nursing care, which is individualized to meet the special needs of each patient.
• Identifies priorities for care of assigned patients.
• Coordinates patient care activities with services provided by ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates professional development, accountability, and leadership in the performance of their professional nursing practice.
• Adheres to our Cornerstone standards and hospital mission and values at all times.
• Reports to work when scheduled (Refer to Attendance policy).
• Maintains a professional appearance that demonstrates a positive image (Refer to Professional Appearance Expectations policy).
• Maintains patient confidentiality and acts in an ethical manner at all times.
• Follows legal and ethical guidelines in providing nursing care.
• Maintains competencies and continues development of professional/clinical knowledge base through continuing education.
• Assists with staff orientation and professional development.
• Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and co-workers.
• Supports research and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Administers medications according to established policies.
• Complies with patient safety goals and programs.

We're glad you're here. As a cornerstone of our community, we need strong, compassionate and talented medical professionals just like you. Our team works together to ensure that families receive the highest-quality care in a pleasant setting where they feel valued.

Halifax Health will only communicate by phone and from halifax.org email addresses.

Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy‑Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks.