Wound Nurse RN
About The Position
The Wound Nurse RN provides wound assessment and treatment while coordinating the facility-wide Infection Prevention Control Program. The role develops individualized, evidence-based care plans; provides wound procedures, medications, and patient and family education; and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, department managers, and medical directors to support patient outcomes and regulatory compliance. The position also prioritizes infection prevention goals and maintains accurate clinical documentation. The organization describes a collaborative healthcare team, provides full PPE, and offers support from Administration and the Director of Nursing. It uses clinical technology for QAPI insights, wound reporting, quality measure support, clinical auditing, vital-sign integration with the EMR, and performance visibility.
Requirements
- RN license required.
- Current, unencumbered nursing license in the practicing state.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
- Experience in nursing management and infection prevention control.
- Certification in Infection Prevention and Control.
- Proficiency in patient assessment techniques to identify wound types and severity.
- Strong knowledge of medical imaging processes relevant to wound evaluation.
- Familiarity with urgent care protocols for treating acute wounds.
- Ability to administer medications safely and effectively within an ambulatory surgery center setting.
- Understanding of critical care principles as they relate to complex wound cases.
- Excellent communication skills for patient education and health coaching.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple cases while ensuring high-quality patient care.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to evaluate wound conditions and overall health status.
- Develop individualized care plans based on patient needs and evidence-based practices.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for adverse reactions.
- Perform wound care procedures, including dressing changes, debridement, and application of topical treatments.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and provide comprehensive care.
- Educate patients and families about wound care techniques, health coaching, and preventive measures.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress, treatments, and outcomes.
- Stay updated on advancements in wound care management and medical terminology.
- Coordinate the facility-wide Infection Prevention Control Program.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and requirements of OSHA, APIC, AHOP, and other regulatory agencies.
- Prioritize Infection Prevention goals.
- Collaborate with department managers and medical directors to implement aspects of the Infection Prevention Program when requested or needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- $100–$150 monthly company HSA contribution to help offset employee-only medical insurance costs.
- Daily Pay option through Tapcheck.
- BenefitHub employee discounts.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times annual salary, up to $100,000.
- Paid time off and flexibility.
- Personal Day benefit.
- Pet insurance.
- Free 24/7 access to healthcare providers by text for primary and urgent care through One-to-One Health TextCare.
- Voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Critical illness insurance.
- Hospital indemnity insurance.
- Accident insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- $10,000 sign-on bonus, paid quarterly for 12 months after 90 days.
- Full PPE provided for all staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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