RN Wound Care Specialist

Johns Hopkins Medicine•Baltimore, MD

16h•$47 - $72•Onsite

About The Position

NOW HIRING RN Wound Care Specialist! ELEVATE your possibilities | Join Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Wound Care Management Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center stands as a distinguished institution, encompassing a 420-bed teaching hospital, a dedicated trauma center, a neonatal intensive care unit, and a renowned geriatrics center.  It proudly hosts the Johns Hopkins Burn Center, which holds the distinction of being the sole adult burn trauma facility in Maryland.  Joining the ranks of healthcare professionals at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center not only provides valuable career opportunities but also allows individuals to share in the pride of contributing to the esteemed legacy of Johns Hopkins while collaborating with a compassionate and dedicated team of professionals. About this position: The Registered Nurse - Wound Care provides direct patient care of inpatients and/or outpatients. Assumes the primary responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient care, including care provided by those directly under his/her direction, such as the Wound Care Technician and any other non-licensed provider of care. Will provide evaluations and treatments of patients primarily with wounds that may involve some invasive procedures.

Requirements

Hold a BSN or complete a BSN program within 5 years of hire date.
Nurse must make steady progress towards BSN completion.
RNs who are not yet enrolled in a BSN program, must apply to and be accepted into a BSN program within one year of hire.
Minimum of four (4) years of experience required.
Current Maryland license as RN or licensure in a compact state that allows practice in Maryland.
Current CPR certification.
Wound Care Certification required within five (5) years of assuming role for outpatient role.
Must complete wound care competency approved by HCGH to perform sharp wound debridement for outpatient role.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of wound care experience preferred in area of specialty.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care of inpatients and/or outpatients.
Assumes the primary responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient care, including care provided by those directly under his/her direction, such as the Wound Care Technician and any other non-licensed provider of care.
Will provide evaluations and treatments of patients primarily with wounds that may involve some invasive procedures.