Wound Care Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Clear and Active Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license to practice in the state of Florida
• CPR certification
• 1-2 years of experience in a Health Care Facility and Wound Care experience
• Computer skills sufficient to properly document services and care
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language

Nice To Haves

• WCC preferred

Responsibilities

• Initiates a nursing evaluation of patient and/or resident’s skin condition upon admission.
• Evaluates and interprets reports communicating findings with the assigned physician.
• Implements an appropriate treatment plan for all newly assessed wounds to ensure that standards of care are being met.
• Documents status of wound healing and treatment provided on a weekly basis.
• Reviews skin risk evaluation for all newly admitted patient and/or resident’s with significant change.
• Prepares and submits wound report as needed.
• Coordinates wound care rounds in the facility and participates in the interdisciplinary process of the plan of care, treatment and services for each patient and/or resident reviewed.
• Contacts physicians for treatment order based on recommendations from interdisciplinary team rounds.
• Performs wound care treatments as ordered.
• Answers call lights within appropriate established timeframe.
• Provides consultation to facility staff, physicians and other professionals on pressure ulcer prevention and treatment according to defined protocols.
• Provides in-services and training relating to skin and wound care as needed.
• Floats to other units as assigned to meet patient and/or resident care needs.
• Maintains flexibility in assignment changes due to census fluctuation.
• Maintain your required certifications and mandatory skill updates.
• Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.