Registered Nurse Wound Care
About The Position
Your future role at a glance Location: Tulsa, OK Facility: Ascension St. John's Medical Center Department/Specialty: Outpatient Wound Center East Schedule: FT, Monday - Friday, 8a-5p or 7:30a-4:30p Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. How you’ll make an impact in this role Accelerate Healing and Minimize Complications: Assess wound severity, perform debridement, and apply advanced dressings to achieve faster healing times and lower infection rates. Expert Wound Assessment and Management: Deliver high-level, accurate evaluations of pressure ulcers and vascular status to prevent deterioration. Empower Patients Through Education: Provide essential self-care education to patients and families, covering hygiene, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications (e.g., smoking cessation) to effectively manage chronic wounds and prevent recurrence. Enhance Quality of Life and Resource Management: Offer compassionate, individualized care to help patients regain independence while optimizing resources to reduce high chronic wound treatment costs. What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing required. Education: Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire required. What additional preferences we're seeking Experience in Speciality Wound Care Experience in offload casting and sterile procedures with the use of grafting or skin substitutes is a plus. Will train new graduates who have the passion for the specialty
Requirements
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing required.
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Speciality Wound Care
- Experience in offload casting and sterile procedures with the use of grafting or skin substitutes is a plus.
- Will train new graduates who have the passion for the specialty
Responsibilities
- Assess wound severity, perform debridement, and apply advanced dressings to achieve faster healing times and lower infection rates.
- Deliver high-level, accurate evaluations of pressure ulcers and vascular status to prevent deterioration.
- Provide essential self-care education to patients and families, covering hygiene, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications (e.g., smoking cessation) to effectively manage chronic wounds and prevent recurrence.
- Offer compassionate, individualized care to help patients regain independence while optimizing resources to reduce high chronic wound treatment costs.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
