Registered Nurse Wound Care Clinic

Providence Medical Center • Kansas City, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wound Care RN oversees the assessment, treatment, and prevention of complex wounds, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient care. The role also includes educating staff, monitoring outcomes, and developing protocols to improve wound healing and reduce complications. This is a full-time position in the Wound Care Clinic at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, with day shifts Monday through Friday, eight-hour shifts, flexible scheduling, and no weekends or call.

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 preferred.
• Previous wound care knowledge and/or experience preferred (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 provide hands-on training to clinical staff on evidence-based wound prevention techniques, 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 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.
• Sign-on bonus of $20,000 available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and details are discussed during the interview process.
• Other benefits are available.

What This Job Offers

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