RN Wound Care Nurse - Registered Nurse - Spring, TX
BrightStar Care Woodlands Texas•Spring, TX
•Remote
About The Position
Join BrightStar Care of The Woodlands/N Houston as an experienced Registered Nurse specializing in wound care. This role involves providing exceptional, patient-centered care in patients' homes throughout Spring, The Woodlands, and surrounding N. Houston communities. The ideal candidate enjoys working independently, building patient relationships, and utilizing clinical expertise to improve outcomes and quality of life. BrightStar Care supports its clinicians with comprehensive training, clinical support, and resources to ensure confidence and success.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Current BLS/CPR Certification (in-person certification required)
- Negative TB skin test or chest X-ray within the past year
- Minimum one (1) year of documented nursing experience in a home health agency, primary care clinic, wound care clinic, hospital, or healthcare facility preferred
- Strong wound assessment and treatment skills
- Knowledge of evidence-based wound care practices and skin integrity management
- Current and valid Texas Driver's License
- Current automobile insurance
- Reliable transportation
- Strong communication, assessment, and documentation skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a home health agency, primary care clinic, wound care clinic, hospital, or healthcare facility
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive wound, skin, ostomy, and continence assessments.
- Evaluate patient skin condition and wound care needs upon admission and on an ongoing basis.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized wound care plans based on clinical findings and physician orders.
- Establish measurable goals and recommend appropriate nursing interventions to promote healing and prevent complications.
- Perform wound care treatments and dressing changes according to physician orders and evidence-based practices.
- Monitor wound healing progress and identify changes requiring intervention.
- Educate patients, family members, and caregivers on wound management, skin integrity, infection prevention, and treatment plans.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding wound care recommendations and patient progress.
- Communicate significant changes in patient condition to the Director of Nursing and other appropriate care team members.
- Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely clinical documentation.
- Adhere to agency policies, infection control standards, and nursing practice regulations.
- Treat patients, families, caregivers, and team members with professionalism, courtesy, and respect.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Day, evening, and weekend opportunities available
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for employees averaging 30+ hours per week
- IRA retirement plan
- Employee referral bonus program
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Mobile clock-in/out and electronic charting
- Free in-service training and continuing education
- Supportive clinical leadership team
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
