Inpatient Wound Care Specialist - Full Time

Inpatient Wound Care Specialist

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing
• National Certification within 2 years required
• BSN Preferred OR must be enrolled in BSN program within 90 days of hire and completed within the first three years of employment.

Experience / Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in the state of Florida
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.

Position Summary

The Inpatient Wound Care Specialist strives for quality outcomes and innovative practice in accordance with the Florida Nursing Practice Act and the Hospital/departmental policies. The Inpatient Wound Care Specialist ensures practice is in accordance with competency required for that area.

• This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self (or others who are under her/his direction). This is done through participation in quality assurance or performance improvement initiatives.
• The Inpatient Wound Care Specialist provides care in a collaborative manner with other disciplines to ensure optimal, individualized patient care and outcomes.
• In managing patient care the Inpatient Wound Care Specialist, will take a leadership role coordinating the interdisciplinary team working in collaboration with other health team members to enhance patient outcomes.
• The Inpatient Wound Care Specialist performs the primary function of an RN in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of patients at Jupiter Medical Center.
• The nurse assists the Physicians with the development and implementation of wound treatment plans and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Team Member Competencies

Establishing Relationships

Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.

Peer Support

Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.

Inspiring and Motivating Others

Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow.

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence

Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.

Acting with Integrity

Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.

Being a Champion for Change and Innovation

Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Things creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.

Communicating Effectively

Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

Treats all people with dignity and respect. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenges bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

This job can be physically demanding at times requiring stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time. The team member will need to frequently assist lifting patients and heavy equipment. Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, making sound decisions, detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated. Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift up to 50lbs.

Threshold Requirements

• These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis.
• Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation.
• TB/PPD Surveillance Program
• Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s)