Wound Care Nurse (RN/LPN)

Aviata at Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Award Care at Big Bend is seeking a Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN) to join our team in Jacksonville, FL. This patient- and family-focused role supports the wound care program and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to promote healing.

The successful candidate will have current Wound Care and CPR certifications, a nursing license in Florida, and at least one year of wound care experience. We offer a collaborative culture and opportunities for staff development.

Qualifications

• Current Florida RN or LPN license.
• Wound Care certification is required.
• Minimum of 1 year wound care experience (2 years preferred).

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between the Wound Specialist Physician and the nursing staff.
• Participate in the development and achievement of Wound Care Program and objectives.
• Staff development functions/responsibilities.
• Provide educational programming.
• Assist in the implementation of and monitor compliance with policies, procedures, and standards of practice consistent with Corporate and external regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate amongst Interdisciplinary Team to encompass all aspects of care to promote wound healing.
• Provide direct resident care in the assessment, treatment and follow up for wound management as ordered by the physician.
• Assist in the implementation of an individualized treatment plan for each assigned resident.
• Maintain ongoing communications with physicians concerning resident care. Assist surveyors and inspectors to facilitate regulatory compliance, as per the direction of the Director of Clinical Services.
• Provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.

Skills

Wound care

CPR certified

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (RN)

LPN license (LPN)

Job description

Award Care at Big Bend is looking for a Wound Care Nurses (RN or LPN) to join our family!

We are searching for a Wound Care Nurse to join our community that is patient & family focused, team builder, and excited about the opportunity to assist in building a culture.

If you are a Wound Care Nurse that is team-oriented, driven, and excited about the opportunity to build a culture, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Major Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between the Wound Specialist Physician and the nursing staff.




• Participate in the development and achievement of Wound Care Program and objectives.




• Staff development functions/responsibilities.




• Provide educational programming.




• Assist in the implementation of and monitor compliance with policies, procedures, and standards of practice consistent with Corporate and external regulatory guidelines.




• Collaborate amongst Interdisciplinary Team to encompass all aspects of care to promote wound healing.




• Provide direct resident care in the assessment, treatment and follow up for wound management as ordered by the physician.




• Assist in the implementation of an individualized treatment plan for each assigned resident.




• Maintain ongoing communications with physicians concerning resident care. Assist surveyors and inspectors to facilitate regulatory compliance, as per the direction of the Director of Clinical Services.




• Provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Must possess current Wound Care and CPR certifications. Minimum of one (1) year of Wound Care experience required, (2) years preferred.




• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a RN or LPN in state of practice.




• You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Aviata Health Group participates in background screenings provided by AHCA. For more information, please click on the link https://info.flclearinghouse.com/