RN – Wound Healing Institute | Day Shift, Full-Time

Northwest-Florida-Community-Hospital; Chipley (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, FL is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Wound Healing Institute. The RN provides direct care for patients with acute, chronic, and complex wounds, and collaborates with physicians to assess, plan, and monitor healing.

Responsibilities include wound assessments and dressing changes, assisting procedures, education for patients and families, and coordinating with home health, pharmacies, and device providers.

Qualifications

• Current Florida RN license and valid BLS certification.
• Prior nursing experience required.
• Experience in wound care or surgical/medical units preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Wound care certification (WCC/CWCA/CWCN/CWS) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments and document wound characteristics and progress.
• Provide wound care and dressing changes per physician orders and protocols.
• Assist during wound care procedures and treatments with the team.
• Monitor for infection or changes in condition and communicate concerns promptly.
• Educate patients and families on wound care, prevention, nutrition, and treatment compliance.
• Coordinate care with physicians, home health, pharmacies, and durable medical equipment providers.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and support quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

RN license (Florida)

Wound care certification (preferred)

Job description

Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, FL is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Wound Healing Institute. The RN provides direct care for patients with acute, chronic, and complex wounds, and collaborates with physicians to assess, plan, and monitor healing.

Responsibilities include wound assessments and dressing changes, assisting procedures, education for patients and families, and coordinating with home health, pharmacies, and device providers.