Capital Health Plan is seeking an experienced full-time Wound Care Nurse to join our team in Tallahassee, FL. This full-time opportunity offers the chance to provide specialized services, patient education, and clinical expertise while supporting positive patient outcomes across multiple care settings.WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US?We offer this position competitive pay and generous benefits. This includes:Health insuranceDental insuranceHealth/dependent care spending accountsShort-term disabilityLong-term disabilityMajor disability time off (MDTO)A retirement planLife insuranceAD&D insuranceVoluntary lifePaid time off (PTO)An employee assistance programSmartDollar financial wellness resourcesWHO ARE WE?We are a not-for-profit health care organization that has served the panhandle since 1982, delivering high-quality, affordable, and patient-centered care. Our employees are essential to our continued success, and their passion, motivation, and commitment drive our reputation for excellence and member satisfaction.Whether delivering direct care, supporting patients, or ensuring smooth operations behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in fulfilling our mission to improve the health of our communities. We are dedicated to fostering a professional, respectful, and inclusive workplace where employees are valued, supported in their growth, and empowered to make a meaningful impact.WHAT ARE THE HOURS?This is a full-time Wound Care Nurse position working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.WHAT DOES YOUR DAY ENTAIL?As a Wound Care Nurse, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate wound care services for patients referred by their primary care providers or specialists. You will function as both a consultant and a direct patient care provider, depending on the clinical needs of each patient. Throughout the day, you will provide wound assessments, develop and evaluate care plans, educate patients regarding wound management, and oversee the use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy devices for Capital Health Plan members. You will maintain records and statistics related to wound care activities, participate in the preauthorization process for wound care services requested in the home or at affiliated wound care centers, and contribute to patient care planning when appropriate. You will also conduct monthly evaluations of ongoing wound care provided by home health agencies, provide staff development within your area of expertise, and help ensure adherence to medical safety precautions, nursing practice standards, and organizational policies and procedures.WOUND CARE NURSE REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience5+ years of clinical wound care experienceCurrent Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license through the Florida State Board of NursingWound Care Certification from an acceptable certification boardKnowledge of medical safety precautions, standards of the Nursing Practice Act, and Capital Health Plan medical policies and proceduresAbility to consistently apply universal precautions in all areas of clinical performanceAbility to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, business publications, and governmental regulationsStrong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and procedure manualsAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general publicAbility to solve practical problems and make decisions in situations with varying levels of standardizationAbility to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructionsAbility to perform mathematical calculations involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, percentages, and graph interpretationAbility to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and liftingTake the next step and complete our mobile-friendly application today to be considered for our Wound Care Nurse opportunity!Must have the ability to pass a background check and drug screening test.
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