Registered Nurse Wound Care

About the role

AdventHealth is hiring a full-time, day-shift Registered Nurse for its wound care center in Haines City, Florida. The nurse provides comprehensive assessment and care planning for patients, works closely with the medical team and ensures safe, coordinated care.

Key responsibilities

• Assess patients' physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual and lifestyle factors, and develop and revise individualized care plans
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely, monitoring for adverse reactions
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, medications and self-care
• Collaborate with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care activities, interventions and outcomes
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols, safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Provide emotional support and therapeutic communication, supervise and delegate care to the healthcare team, and respond promptly to code situations
• Take part in continuous professional development and performance improvement activities

Required profile

• Associate's degree in Nursing (required); Bachelor's degree preferred
• Registered Nurse (RN) license (required)
• Basic Life Support / CPR certification (required)
• 1+ years of experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred
• Fluent English (reading, speaking and writing)
• Ability to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patients and revise care plans

Required skills

• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• Teamwork and organizational, multitasking skills
• Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving
• Basic computer skills, navigating Microsoft Windows-based programs
• EKG interpretation (based on patient; see the EKG and Advanced Life Support requirements)

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance from day one
• Paid time off from day one
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Career development and whole-person well-being resources, including mental health support
• Pet benefits

Pay range: $31.85 - $50.90. Positions may be subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting. Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the unit or state.