RN - Wound Care - Days
About The Position
The Wound Care Registered Nurse provides direct care to patients with wounds in outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital settings. In the outpatient clinic, the RN works under the direction of the Clinical Manager and the clinic Provider, managing assigned patients and planning, implementing, and evaluating their care. The RN works autonomously and as part of a team, taking responsibility and accountability for assigned patients. In the inpatient setting, the RN cares for patients admitted with wounds or who develop wounds during their hospital stay. The RN assesses patients, initiates pressure injury prevention therapies, implements wound therapies, and serves as a resource to unit-based nurses in advanced wound treatment. Weekend on-call and holiday duties are shared among RN staff. This part-time position is based in Chicago, Illinois. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for 40 hours per two-week pay period. Required travel: none.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse state license in good standing.
- One year of prior experience in an acute care setting.
- Wound Care Certification or direct, relevant clinical experience.
- American Heart Association BLS Certification.
- Ability to complete a two-person lift to an examination chair.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ambulatory care is desirable.
- Wound Care Certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess and evaluate patients with acute or chronic wounds.
- Assess and evaluate patients with ostomies.
- Initiate provider-ordered treatments, including advanced modalities such as skin substitutes and negative pressure wound therapy.
- Collaborate with other health care providers as part of a team to ensure an appropriate plan of care.
- Provide case management to support continuity of patient care.
- Participate in quality improvement projects.
- In the inpatient setting, assess patients, initiate pressure injury prevention therapies, and implement wound therapies.
- Serve as a resource to unit-based nurses on advanced wound treatment.
- Share weekend on-call and holiday duties among RN staff.
Benefits
- Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, for eligible positions.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
- Medical, dental, pet, and vision plan options.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Discounted parking.
- Wellness Program Savings Plan.
- Health Savings Account options.
- Retirement options with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Community involvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
