WOUND CARE NURSE (RN or LPN) FULL TIME

Northwest Indiana•Crown Point, IN

About The Position

At AMG we offer our employees much more than just a job in the healthcare industry. We offer unique career opportunities for people who are called to make a healing difference in the lives of others and desire to be part of a team that makes a difference each day for our patients. We invite you to join our team and share your gifts and talents. In addition to market competitive pay rates and benefits in the Northwest Indiana market, you will have the opportunity to work for a company and leadership team which values employees as its greatest assets! AMG Specialty Hospital - Northwest Indiana is part of the AMG Integrated Healthcare Management Hospital System – a Top-5 Post-Acute Care Hospital System. Our mission is an unyielding commitment to Patients, People, and the Pursuit of Healing. We believe our employees are the asset and heart of our organization. We are located in the heart of Northwest Indiana in Crown Point. AMG Specialty Hospital - Northwest Indiana is seeking a Full Time Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN)! The Wound Care Nurse evaluates new and existing inpatient’s wounds and monitors and treats the wound as per treatment policies and procedures. Provide direct and indirect patient care in the long-term acute care setting. Communicate with physicians/CCO/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient’s condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision. Infection control responsibilities may be required in this position. Join our dynamic team and enjoy a career where you can make a difference with AMG Specialty Hospital - Northwest Indiana! Full-Time employees are offered a comprehensive package is offered including competitive pay, direct deposit, dual medical insurance options, dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, vision insurance, multiple voluntary insurance options, paid holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, optional credit union membership, cellular discount options, free uniform scrub after 90 days of employment, and 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contribution.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure in state of Indiana.
RN or LPN with current WOC certification or RN with intent to obtain certification within a year is required .
Current BLS certification.
Current ACLS certification (within 90 days of hire date)
Minimum of six months to one year’s work experience preferred.
Infection control responsibilities may be required in this position.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Additional languages desirable.
Basic computer knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Additional languages desirable.

Responsibilities

The Wound Care Nurse evaluates new and existing inpatient’s wounds and monitors and treats the wound as per treatment policies and procedures.
Provide direct and indirect patient care in the long-term acute care setting.
Communicate with physicians/CCO/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient’s condition or response to treatment.
Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.
Infection control responsibilities may be required in this position.