Wound Care RN Full-Time
About The Position
Humboldt Park Health is seeking an experienced Wound Care Registered Nurse to oversee and manage its Skin Care Program. The role includes program development, clinical patient care, staff and patient education, applying evidence-based practices, evaluating skin care products, managing skin care devices, and collaborating with physicians and other practitioners. The nurse serves as a clinical expert and consultant in preventing and managing pressure and vascular ulcers, surgical wounds, abnormal skin conditions, and skin problems related to urinary and fecal incontinence. The position supports standards of care, procedures, protocols, and policies; identifies and addresses staff education needs; provides clinical mentorship; and promotes continuous quality improvement. It also involves overseeing specialty bed authorization and use, supervising Wound VAC devices, and maintaining required documentation and records. The employee is expected to follow downtime procedures and departmental policies, perform job functions safely, model Humboldt Park Health’s mission and core values, pursue professional development, check hospital email daily, and perform other related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the HPH Skin Care Program, including program development, clinical patient care, and staff and patient education.
- Serve as a clinical expert consultant in preventing and managing pressure and vascular ulcers, surgical wounds, and abnormal skin conditions.
- Consult on the management of patients with urinary and fecal incontinence to prevent skin-related problems.
- Use evidence-based research to identify strategies for improving nursing practice.
- Develop and monitor standards of care and assist in forming and evaluating skin care and pressure ulcer prevention procedures, protocols, and policies.
- Identify staff educational needs in collaboration with the Healthcare Team and conduct formal and informal educational programs.
- Provide clinical mentorship to guide, orient, and coach staff in advancing practice.
- Promote continuous quality improvement in the delivery of patient care, products, and services.
- Guide bed surface management by authorizing and monitoring specialty beds.
- Supervise the use of Wound VAC devices.
- Maintain documentation and records in compliance with departmental, organizational, and external agency requirements.
- Adhere to downtime procedures and established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
- Perform essential and non-essential job functions safely and model Humboldt Park Health’s mission and core values.
- Pursue professional growth and development through educational programs, job-related literature, in-service meetings, and workshops or seminars.
- Check hospital email daily.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees
- Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Flexible Spending Account options
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, subject to eligibility requirements
- Paid Time Off, which may increase with years of service
- Employee discount at the Humboldt Park Health Wellness Center
- Education reimbursement, subject to eligibility requirements
- Employee wellness programs
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Opportunities for additional shifts, where applicable
- Meaningful benefits, retirement planning support, and opportunities for continued growth and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
