Registered Nurse RN Wound Care PRN

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Employees who switch from PRN to Full or Part Time employment get access to Day One Benefits (Immediate)

• PRN (per diem) team members may contribute to the Adventist HealthCare Retirement Plan (but are ineligible for employer contributions to the plan)

• Whole Person Well-being and Mental Health Resources

• Employee Discount Program, including tickets, travel, Pet Insurance, and More!

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Location: AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach – 401 Palmetto St., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

The role you’ll contribute:

The Registered Nurse – Wound Care is accountable for providing direct patient care and is accountable for coordinating the efforts of the multidisciplinary treatment team for the patients under his/her care. S/he is accountable for administering, supervising and coordinating the nursing process in the provision of care; and will strive to maintain and improve patient outcomes. He/she is responsible for actions reflecting the vision and values of AdventHealth. He/she is accountable for working within the parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, regulatory standards, established policies, protocols and procedures; and utilizes other pertinent references as guidelines for clinical practice.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Understands and provides appropriate care for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with difficult or chronic wounds including timely completion and accurate documentation of detailed wound assessments, consistent wound photography and total patient care to determine and care for the causes of non-healing.

• Demonstrates proper technique for specialty dressings and procedures.

• Maintains strict infection control standards within own practice and guidance for the practices of non-RN associates.

• Plan, implement and document education for patients with difficult or chronic wounds utilizing team members, departmental tools and other resources efficiently. Education and instructions should be clear enough to minimize follow-up calls and inquiries.

• Utilize efficient and effective communication with partners outside the departments who assist with care of the wound patients e.g. home health nurses, insurance case managers, referring and consulting physicians

The expertise and experience you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications: 

• Associate of Science degree in Nursing

• Current State of Florida or Multi-state licensure as a Registered Nurse

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• One (1) or more years of Nursing experience 

Preferred qualifications:  

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing

• Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON)

• Certified Wound Specialist (CWS)

• Wound Care Certified (WCC)