Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care
Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
Jacksonville, FL

Registered Nurse, Home Health - Full Time (Wound Care)

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable WOCN to provide care and treatment to ill, injured, and recovering adults in our patient-centered care model. In this role you will make clinical assessments of situations and manage treatment autonomously. You will be a subject matter expert and be asked to consult in person or virtually on many different types of wounds in our geographical service area. Job Responsibilities: * You will provide care to patients with wounds, ostomies, urostomies, fistulas or skin conditions. You will demonstrate the ability to manage critical situations and make care-based decisions. * Completes wound care assessments, develops appropriate plans of care, and initiates wound care regimens. * Maintains a current list of patients with skin care needs. * Ensures that all photos are taken on admission and on a weekly basis. * Assists nurses during a co-visit with complex wound treatments. * Updates wound protocols according to evidence-based literature. * Networks with hospital staff and peer-level staff to share best practices. * Respects and considers patient/family preferences, goals and privacy when planning/delivering care. * Builds strong relationships with coworkers and other staff, recognizing individual talents and perspectives. * Assumes full patient assignment if deemed necessary. * Provides clinical education and training to enhance wound care skills * Coordinates weekly wound visits and stages pressure injuries. Takes weekly photo when staging pressure injuries. * You will act as an advocate for patient safety. * You will provide general nursing care while effectively communicating pertinent clinical information to physicians, nurses and other support staff. * You will ensure effective care and use of time, supplies, and equipment. * You will act as a resource for all team members, managers and collaborate with physicians in the community. * You will educate patients regarding their medications, procedure and treatments, providing patients and their families with support throughout their stay. * You will accurately complete documentation on patient's record. * Job Qualifications: * Registered Nurse with a State of Florida license. * WOCN certification required. * Member of the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society preferred. * Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. * Home Health Experience preferred Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following: * Competitive Pay * Comprehensive Benefits package * Vacation/Paid Time Off * Retirement Plan with Match * Employee Discounts * Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs