Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN)

Aviata Health Group • Tallahassee, FL

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About The Position

Award Care is seeking a Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN) to join its Tallahassee community. The role is suited to a patient- and family-focused, team-oriented nurse who is interested in helping build a positive workplace culture. The nurse works with the Wound Specialist Physician, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team to support wound healing and provide resident care.

The position includes direct wound assessment, treatment, and follow-up as ordered by physicians; supporting individualized treatment plans; staff development and education; and helping maintain compliance with applicable policies, procedures, standards, and regulatory guidelines. The nurse also communicates with physicians about resident care and assists surveyors and inspectors as directed by the Director of Clinical Services.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Wound Care and CPR certifications.
• At least one year of wound care experience.
• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN or LPN in the state of practice.
• Qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of wound care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between the Wound Specialist Physician and nursing staff.
• Participate in developing and achieving Wound Care Program objectives.
• Carry out staff development functions and responsibilities.
• Provide educational programming.
• Assist with implementing policies, procedures, and standards of practice, and monitor compliance with corporate and external regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to address all aspects of care that promote wound healing.
• Provide direct resident care, including wound assessment, treatment, and follow-up as ordered by the physician.
• Assist with implementing an individualized treatment plan for each assigned resident.
• Maintain ongoing communication with physicians concerning resident care.
• Assist surveyors and inspectors in facilitating regulatory compliance, as directed by the Director of Clinical Services.
• Develop and implement new ideas and concepts to improve systems and processes and achieve superior results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed