Registered Nurse RN Wound Care
About The Position
The RN Wound/Enterostomy implements and evaluates the activities for total patient care, following outlined protocols, in the delivery of acute and chronic wound care, enterostomy care, and hyperbaric treatments. Will demonstrate competency in and be responsible for treating various types of patients seen including critically ill and chronically ill patients, ranging in age from pediatric to geriatric. Performs various educational activities, including infection control, aseptic dressing technique, and preventive care. Educates patient, significant other and/or caretaker, including a return demonstration within the Medical Center and community. Area of focus may be inpatient or outpatient.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Nursing
- 2 years of nursing experience
- IL Reg Nurse License
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience with Hyperbarics
- Wound Care certification or Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse
- ACLS certification
Responsibilities
- Implements and evaluates activities for total patient care, following outlined protocols, in the delivery of acute and chronic wound care, enterostomy care, and hyperbaric treatments.
- Demonstrates competency in treating various types of patients including critically ill and chronically ill patients, ranging in age from pediatric to geriatric.
- Performs various educational activities, including infection control, aseptic dressing technique, and preventive care.
- Educates patient, significant other and/or caretaker, including a return demonstration within the Medical Center and community.
Benefits
- Generous PTO plans
- Holiday/Vacation time off frontloaded for candidates with 5+ years of direct experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
