POSITION SUMMARY
To be fully engaged by aligning with Health First’s (HF) Value Promise and aspirations as a wellness company in all aspects of work performed. Manage the planning, directing, and assessing all unit functions, including evaluation of patient care for the facility. Partner with manager and wound care leadership on developing, revising, and implementing policies and procedures for the Wound Care Services, establishing goals, selection of personnel, budget preparation, and cost-effective operations. Serve as clinical and professional role model to staff and assist with professional growth and career development. Oversee quality improvement activities, counseling and disciplinary actions as needed.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Ensure department meets or exceeds patient and staff safety regulations, and proactively addresses any gaps.
- Ensure competence and education of associates in designated field as evidenced by the unit’s pre-established standards.
- Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission, CMS, and other organizational and regulatory agency standards with quality indicators.
- Perform wound care clinical skills within the scope of practice of a registered nurse in the state of Florida for which the skills and knowledge have been validated via skills checklists.
- Contribute to the customer experience goals as evidenced by positive patient verbal and/or
- written comments for the department and team.
- Serve as role model for all unit staff by setting an example of high standards in conduct, attitude, performance, and patient/family relations.
- Encourage individual and group collaboration to problem solve and achieve high quality customer care.
- Facilitate communication with team members, physicians, and administrative personnel.
- Ensure cost effective unit operations within budgetary expectations and corporate financial goals.
- Prepare and adjust staffing plan based on unit census and acuity daily.
- Ensure staffing schedules are completed on time and in compliance with approved staffing plan.
- Participate in the disciplinary conferences for individuals not following hospital policy/procedure or whose actions necessitate corrective action. May take on team office lead role to assist with office activities and functions to maintain efficiency and compliance with company policies.
LEADER ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Define and communicate a clear, compelling vision for the team that effectively ties into the mission and vision of Health First, and inspirationally lead the team to achieve that vision.
- Provide leadership, motivation, coaching, feedback, and support to strengthen growth, development and wellness at work to build and foster effective, high performing teams.
- Lead change through effective communication, explaining the connection and value to the organization, creating stronger buy-in and urgency, while understanding impact to the team to obtain commitment.
- Demonstrate openness to hearing diverse ideas and thoughts; create a sense of inclusivity; and encourage collaboration across teams to help break down silos to meet the team’s and organization’s goals.
- Recruit, select, support, and retain highly engaged, high performing diverse and inclusive associates.
- Demonstrate fiscal acumen and contribute to and support the strategic direction of the areas of responsibility and organization.
Work Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Work Experience:
- 3 years of clinical experience.
- 1 year of clinical supervisory experience.
- Licensure: Current Florida RN license or endorsement.
- Certification: Current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card; maintain in good standing.
- Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
- Knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC), Florida Nurse Practice Act, and other applicable agency regulations including CMS guidelines for wound care.
- Basic computer skills utilizing the Microsoft environment, EMR and other software and platforms related to role.
- Knowledge of current wound care assessment skills, documentation, and treatment modalities.
- PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: N/A.
- Work Experience:
- 4 years of clinical wound care experience.
- 2 years of wound care supervisory experience.
- Licensure: No additional.
- Certification: Wound Care Certification.
- Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Obtaining insurance authorization for advanced wound care modalities including skin substitutes.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Physically agile; may require walking, standing running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing or crouching frequently.
- Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, with
- or without assistance.
- May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or over head.
- May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
- May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to loud noise.
- May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC Guidelines.
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
- Workspace may vary from open to confined.
- May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.
Benefits
ABOUT HEALTH FIRST
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
Schedule : Full-Time
Shift Times : days
Paygrade : PG-31R
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