For over five decades, Brooks Rehabilitation has been at the forefront of physical rehabilitation care. The nonprofit, based in Florida, is recognized as the premier rehabilitation system and ranks among the top 20 nationally according to U.S. News & World Report. Brooks currently manages three inpatient hospitals in Florida and is set to expand its reach through a collaboration with Mayo Clinic, opening a new facility on Mayo's Phoenix campus in 2026. The organization's commitment to advancing rehabilitation science is evident in its focus on innovative research, education, and cutting-edge technology. Offering a comprehensive system of care, Brooks provides inpatient and outpatient services, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care and impacts lives beyond clinical settings through community programs designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities. Responsible for the management of patients with skin conditions. . PRN 12HR Shift Responsibilities: Completes wound care assessments, develops appropriate plans of care, and initiates wound care regimens. Conducts wound rounds per hospital policy. Maintains a current list of patients with skin care needs. Renders direct care to wound care patients as time permits (pressure ulcers, vacs and ostomy patients). Ensures that all photos are taken on admission and on a weekly basis. Assists bedside nurses with complex wound treatments. Updates wound protocols according to evidence-based literature. Follow appropriate universal precautions during the delivery of care. Uses proper lifting and body mechanics during delivery of care. Administers wound care medications per hospital policy and licensure regulations and completing the appropriate documentation. Learns new practices, services, regulations programs and shares responsibility for gaps in product, practice or regulatory knowledge. Networks with hospital staff and peer-level staff to share best practices. Organizes, plans, and manages time effectively and performs essential functions. Successfully completes all assigned training and annual skills competency as determined by the hospital, based on responsibilities, specialized equipment, high risk/problem prone/or low volume procedures including but not limited to emergency response techniques. Coordinates biannual Incidence and Prevalence studies for pressure ulcers. Participates in shared governance quality and safety council. Considers patient/customer comfort and need to control when planning and delivering patient care. Promptly responds to the needs of patients, families, staff and physicians. Demonstrates commitment to superior customer experiences with a service-oriented attitude. Respects and considers patient/family preferences, goals and privacy when planning/delivering care. Builds strong relationships with coworkers and other staff, recognizing individual talents and perspectives. Assumes full patient assignment if deemed necessary. Provides clinical education and training to enhance wound care skills of the bedside nurses staffing monthly time slots in the SIM lab. Coordinates weekly wound visits and stages pressure injuries. Takes weekly photo when staging pressure injuries. Works with dedicated stager group to maintain interrater reliability. Sees wound care consults patients/prioritizing new admission pressure injuries. Qualifications: Registered Nurse with a State of Florida license and BSN level of education preferred. WCC certification required. Member of the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN)preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Location: 3599 University Blvd, South, Jacksonville, FL 32216 Brooks Rehabilitation is a designated Magnet Hospital. This elite symbol recognizes our health-care organization is committed to the highest level of professional nursing practices, quality patient care, and dedication for a supportive and engaging work environment.
The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients’ lives. We also understand that meaningful work is hard work, and we are committed to supporting and compensating our employees for the tremendous service they provide. Think you are a great fit? Learn more about this role here: Healogics is the largest provider of advanced wound care services in the United States, treating more than 300,000 chronic wound patients annually across over 600 sites. With an aging society, obesity and diabetes on the rise, and an uptick in surgical procedures, the number of patients with non-healing wounds that would benefit from expert care is dramatically increasing. As a result, the company is working to provide our differentiated, quality outcomes to as many patients that would benefit through our out-patient clinic partnerships. The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for performing various clinical and non-clinical patient care services for the Wound Care Center. Functions typically include assisting the Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in preparing patients for the examination, gathering and reporting patient data, and cleaning unit equipment and areas. These tasks are accomplished according to the policies, procedures and guidelines of the Center. All Healogics employees must perform their job responsibilities according to all Healogics policies, Hospital policies, as well as to accrediting organizations, federal and state regulation, and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, as applicable. Essential Functions/Responsibilities: Coordinates the delivery of the patient’s service prior to, during and after their visit/examination with the RN or LPN/LVN. This includes assisting patients with mobility, transfers, positioning, and correct application of orthosis/prosthesis, use of adaptive devices, etc. Dresses patient wounds as delegated by the RN Assist in vein clinic as assigned after Healogics Vein Clinic training completed Assists the RN or LPN/LVN during the intake/discharge process: Collecting, recording and reporting data that includes vitals, Temperature, Pulse and Respiration (TPR), Blood Pressure (BP) and blood sugar readings Taking wound photography and measurement Tracking the observed responses to treatment Recording care given as observed responses to treatment, including participation in wound care/Hyperbaric plan Reporting unusual observations or changes in patient condition/behaviour, Collecting specimens as requested Completes unit tasks such as cleaning exam areas, cleaning hyperbaric gurneys and chambers, sterile instrument processing, and other unit tasks as assigned. Performs Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) therapy related duties as needed, upon the completion of the required Healogics Hyperbaric training. Performs other duties as required. Required Education, Experience and Credentials: High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification - to be maintained throughout the duration of employment in the position Six (6) or more months experience in an acute hospital, rehabilitation hospital, or skilled nursing unit preferred Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated competency in Basic Life Support (BLS) Demonstrated organization, prioritization and time-management skills Strong interpersonal, listening, as well as oral and written communication skills Customer service skills and follow-up skills Ability to multi-task and to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to work with others and in a team environment Problem solving skills Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Physical Demands: Being in a stationary position for extended periods of time (4 hours or more) Viewing computer screen for extended periods of time (4 hours or more) Keying frequently on a computer for 4 hours or more Moving about Reading Communicating Close, distance and peripheral vision Lifting/moving items up to 75 pounds Pushing/pulling Bending/stooping Reaching/grasping/touching with hands Writing Work Environment: Normal office environment Primarily indoors environment Patient care environment Exposure to Hazards (blood borne pathogens, toxic chemicals, flammable explosive gases, etc.) Exposure to mechanical equipment Proximity to moving objects The hourly rate for this position generally ranges between $17.13-$21.38 Per Hour This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications: education, experience, geography as well as operational needs and other considerations permitted by law. If you are a current employee, to submit a job application, you need to apply as an internal candidate in Workday via the “Jobs Hub”.
