Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Inpatient Wound Care Team on a full-time basis, working daytime hours. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in wound management, patient assessment, and comprehensive nursing care. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient recovery and quality of life through expert wound treatment and education. The RN will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional care while adhering to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism.
Job Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program. BSN Preferred.
- BLS (current upon hire).
- Current Florida RN license.
- Five years’ experience in acute patient care.
- Wound Care Experience Preferred, Wound care Certification Preferred.
- Demonstrates strong leadership, education to Patient and Nurses, written and verbal and communication skills.
- Basic computer and data entry skills required.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, wound evaluation, and medical history review to develop individualized care plans.
- Administer wound treatments such as dressings, debridement, and advanced therapies.
- Manage complex cases involving chronic wounds, diabetic ulcers, pressure injuries, and post-surgical wounds with precision and compassion.
- Educate patients and families on wound care techniques, prevention strategies, and medication administration to promote healing and prevent recurrence.
- Document all patient interactions accurately within electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Cerner, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborate with physicians, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintain aseptic technique during procedures while adhering to infection control protocols.
- Monitor for signs of infection or complications, escalating concerns promptly in accordance with hospital policies or outpatient clinic standards.
Benefits for our Registered Nurse (RN) include:
- Tuition Assistance
- Loan Forgiveness
- Tuition savings to continue your nursing education
- In-house Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
- Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+locations!
- Diverse programming to expand your experience
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Pet Insurance
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program · More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
If you would like to learn more about the position, please contact Lori Merritt, Nurse Recruiter at [email protected].
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Acute care: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
