RN, Wound & Admission - BSP

Saint Luke's Health System•Kansas City, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place has a fantastic opportunity for a Wound Care/Admission RN to work in our 57-bed skilled nursing center. This role is ideal for someone seeking a rewarding career in Senior Care, building close relationships with residents. The position involves assessing wounds and skin alterations, developing care plans, implementing treatments, and evaluating progress. The ideal candidate will be a licensed Registered Nurse in Missouri, with Wound Care certification preferred but not required, as the organization is willing to support obtaining this certification.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in Missouri
1 year of experience
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
Registered Nurse - Various
Associate Degree

Nice To Haves

Wound Care certification is preferred, but not required. Willing to help obtain wound certification for this position.

Responsibilities

Evaluating new and continuing residents for wounds and skin alterations
Responsible for wound treatments, coordinating with Wound Clinic as needed, ensuring needed wound supplies are available
Admissions responsibilities include supporting the input/completion of new admission orders & assessments in collaboration with the nursing team
Notifying physician and Nurse Supervisor of wound changes
Implementing orders and providing treatments to heal wounds
Identifying wound types and providing education to other nursing staff
Documenting wound status and treatment interventions
Consulting with residents, family members, and physicians in planning the resident’s care, treatment, and rehabilitation
Providing other direct nursing care as necessary
Participating in QAPI activities including participation in annual survey preparation and survey process, and maintenance of CMS standards
Other duties as assigned