Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN)

Aviata Health Group; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Award Care is seeking a dedicated Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN) to join our patient- and family-focused team in Florida. The role emphasizes collaboration with wound care physicians and interdisciplinary teams to promote healing and high-quality care.

Major responsibilities include direct resident wound management, program development, staff education, and compliance with standards. We welcome qualified candidates with a strong commitment to compassionate care and culture building.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Active RN or LPN license.
• Current Wound Care and CPR certifications.
• Minimum 1 year wound care experience (2 years preferred).

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between the Wound Specialist Physician and nursing staff.
• Participate in development and achievement of Wound Care Program and objectives.
• Staff development functions/responsibilities.
• Provide educational programming.
• Implement and monitor compliance with policies and standards of practice.
• Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Team to promote wound healing.
• Provide direct resident care for wound management as ordered by physician.
• Implement individualized treatment plans for residents.
• Communicate with physicians about resident care and assist with regulatory compliance.
• Innovate and improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.

Skills

Wound care

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

RN or LPN license

Wound Care certification

CPR certification

Job description

Award Care 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.

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