Wound Care Nurse (RN) - PRN

Select Medical•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

RUSH Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. Wound Care Nurses (RNs) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way. We offer an extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. There are opportunities for advancement, and we foster well-being by offering benefits that support the financial, work/life, and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part-time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing (AD) required.
One (1) year of related experience required.
Valid State RN License.
Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
Must complete wound care training in the first 90 days in the role.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Preserving the integrity of the skin by implementing and monitoring skin preservation strategies.
Ensuring all wound and skin care protocols are approved by the medical staff.
Organizing multidisciplinary wound and skin rounds on a weekly basis for high risk patients and patients with current pressure ulcers and other significant wounds.
Providing hands-on wound care for all difficult and non-healing wounds.
Serving as a resource to all hospital staff on all issues related to wound and skin care.
Ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.