Wound Care Registered Nurse (Inpatient)

UHS • Wellington, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wound Care Registered Nurse is responsible for inpatient skin and wound care management, including coordinating clinical services to provide consistent, quality care for patients with wounds. The role collaborates with physicians and inpatient and outpatient healthcare professionals and staff affiliated with Wellington Regional Medical Center, and operates within the Florida Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies and procedures.

This is a per-diem position with opportunities for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested. Wellington Regional Medical Center is a 235-bed acute care community hospital in Wellington, Florida, serving Palm Beach County since 1986.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved registered nurse program.
• Current Florida RN license.
• Current BLS certification upon hire.
• Five years of experience in acute patient care.
• Strong leadership, patient and nurse education, written communication, verbal communication, and communication skills.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Wound care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility and accountability for inpatient skin and wound care management.
• Coordinate clinical services to provide consistent, quality care for inpatients with wounds.
• Collaborate with physicians and inpatient and outpatient healthcare professionals and staff affiliated with Wellington Regional Medical Center.
• Work within the Florida Nurse Practice Act and follow hospital policies and procedures.
• Provide education to patients and nurses.

Benefits

• Opportunities for overtime.
• Continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement.
• Career growth and development opportunities, including Charge, Supervisor, and Nurse Manager-in-training programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree