Registered Nurse Wound Care Clinic

Prime Healthcare • Kansas City, KS

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Wound Care RN oversees the assessment, treatment, and prevention of complex wounds, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support effective patient care. The nurse also educates staff, monitors outcomes, and develops protocols to improve wound healing and reduce complications. The role is based at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, in the Wound Care Clinic. It is full-time, on the day shift, Monday through Friday, with eight-hour shifts and flexible scheduling. There are no weekends or call.

Requirements

• Current and valid Registered Nurse license issued by the state.
• BCLS (AHA) upon hire and maintained as current.
• ACLS within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Previous wound care knowledge and/or experience preferred; one year is noted.

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 provide hands-on training to clinical staff on evidence-based wound prevention, treatment protocols, and appropriate wound care product use.
• Track wound healing progress through detailed 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

• Sign-on bonus of $20,000 for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
• Employer 401(k) options.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Life, disability, and other insurance options.
• Other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed