RN Wound Nurse
About The Position
New Year, New Career at Cassia! Ready for a fresh start? Join a team that values you and helps you grow. Apple Valley Village Health Care Center, a Cassia senior community, is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a Wound Nurse! Join our team where your clinical skills, compassion, and commitment to quality care are truly valued. At Apple Valley Village Health Care Center, you'll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that takes pride in making a difference every day for residents and families alike. In addition to great benefits, you will receive 2 sets of FREE scrubs. As a Wound Nurse at Apple Valley Health Care Center, you will perform wound assessments and management for our residents and be a resource for staff. Our ideal candidate has previous supervisory/ leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and strong problem-solving skills. You will receive support from a weekly rounding wound physician provider team. Position Type: Full-Time, benefit eligible position, working business hours including every 12th weekend and Holiday rotation. The hours are flexible! Wage Range: $38 to $48 / hour depending on experience. Apple Valley Village Health Care Center is a 162-bed long-term care and rehabilitation campus providing a full continuum of care, supporting both short-term rehab patients and long-term residents with compassion and excellence. Our dedicated team values teamwork, respect, and a shared passion for serving others. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and collaborative environment, you'll find it here at Apple Valley Village. Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.applevalleycampus.org/ Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference! Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.
Requirements
- Must have a current Minnesota Registered Nurse license and be in good standing.
- Must have a background in wound care.
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of staging of wounds.
- Self-starter with a desire to be a part of a team.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and strong problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- WOCN or WCC certified preferred, or willingness to receive within 6 months of hire.
- Supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate wound care plans for residents.
- Become a resource to staff, nurse practitioners, physicians, residents, and families.
- Document wounds and measurements; Update physician on progress and obtain new treatment orders if needed.
- Audit nurses during dressing changes to assure proper technique.
- Notify Clinical Manager, attending physicians, and family members of significant changes in a resident's condition, and take follow up action as necessary.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
- Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
- Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
- Pet Insurance
- Metropass - discounted bus pass
- Located just 5 min away from many stores and restaurants
- 2 free pairs of scrubs!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
