Wound Nurse RN
About The Position
The Wound Nurse RN assesses patients’ wound conditions and overall health, develops individualized care plans, administers medications, and performs wound care procedures such as dressing changes, debridement, and topical treatments. The role includes educating patients and families, documenting care and outcomes, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes. The position also coordinates the facility-wide Infection Prevention Control Program, prioritizes infection prevention goals, and works with department managers and medical directors to implement the program. The nurse helps ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and guidance from OSHA, APIC, AHOP, and other regulatory agencies. The employer describes a full-time role with a stated pay range of $40.00–$43.00 per hour and a $10,000 sign-on bonus paid quarterly for 12 months after 90 days.
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 medications as prescribed 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 ensure comprehensive care.
- Educate patients and families on wound care techniques, health coaching, and preventive measures.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress, treatments administered, and outcomes achieved.
- 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, 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 1x annual salary, up to $100,000
- Paid time off
- Personal Day Benefit
- Pet insurance
- One-to-One Health TextCare, with free 24/7 text access to healthcare providers for primary and urgent care
- Voluntary life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Accident insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement program
- $10,000 sign-on bonus, paid quarterly for 12 months after 90 days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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