Registered Nurse Wound Care Clinic
Providence Medical Center•Kansas City, KS
About The Position
The Wound Care RN at Providence Medical Center oversees the assessment, treatment, and prevention of complex wounds. The nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to provide effective patient care, educates clinical staff, monitors outcomes, and develops protocols to improve wound healing and reduce complications. The position is full time, with weekday day shifts, no weekends or call, and flexible scheduling for 8-hour shifts.
Requirements
- Current and valid Registered Nurse license issued by the state.
- BCLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintained as current.
- ACLS certification within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous acute care hospital experience.
- Previous wound care knowledge and/or experience (1 year).
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessments and manage complex wounds, including pressure injuries, surgical wounds, diabetic ulcers, and other skin integrity issues.
- Collaborate with physicians, dietitians, physical and occupational therapists, and nursing staff to develop and coordinate individualized wound care plans.
- Educate and train clinical staff on evidence-based wound prevention techniques, treatment protocols, and appropriate wound care product use.
- Track wound healing progress through documentation, data analysis, and reporting to support patient outcomes and care quality.
- Lead hospital-wide efforts to ensure compliance with CMS guidelines, infection control standards, and best practices.
- Develop protocols and drive initiatives to reduce hospital-acquired pressure injuries.
- Collaborate on Performance Improvement Projects within the Wound Care department.
- Work with providers on plans of care for patients.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
- Employer 401K options.
- Tuition reimbursement options.
- Life, disability, and other insurance options.
- Many other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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