Wound Care Nurse (RN/LPN)

Aviata Health Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviata Health Group is seeking a Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN) in Florida for a patient-centered role focused on wound healing and care excellence. You will collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team, lead in educational activities, and ensure adherence to clinical guidelines and regulatory standards.

The position emphasizes care quality, program development, and ongoing staff development to improve outcomes for residents receiving wound care services.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess current wound care and CPR certifications.
• Minimum of one year of wound care experience; two years preferred.
• Active, unencumbered RN or LPN license in the state of practice.
• Compassionate, dedicated, and patient-focused.
• All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or disability status.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between wound care physician and nursing staff.
• Contribute to development and achievement of wound care program objectives.
• Provide staff development and educational programming.
• Assist in implementation of policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to promote wound healing and patient outcomes.
• Deliver direct resident wound care and follow-up as ordered by the physician.
• Support in developing individualized treatment plans and coordinating with care teams.
• Communicate with physicians to discuss resident care and aid regulatory inspections.
• Support innovations to improve systems and processes for better results.

Skills

Wound care

Team oriented

Communication

Patient care

Education

RN or LPN license

Tools

CPR certification

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/