Registered Nurse RN Wound

OSF HealthCare • Peoria, IL

12d

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 or MI 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

• Implement and evaluate activities for total patient care, following outlined protocols, in the delivery of acute and chronic wound care, enterostomy care, and hyperbaric treatments.
• Treat various types of patients including critically ill and chronically ill patients, ranging in age from pediatric to geriatric.
• Perform educational activities, including infection control, aseptic dressing technique, and preventive care.
• Educate patient, significant other and/or caretaker, including a return demonstration within the Medical Center and community.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package
• Benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings
• Shift Differentials: $4.00/hour for 3rd shift, $3.00/hour for 2nd shift, $3.25/hour for Weekends

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree