Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Wound Care

Full-Time | Gateway Regional Medical Center | Granite City, IL

Competitive Pay: $35.00–$55.00 per hour

Make a Difference. Grow Your Nursing Career. Join Our Team!

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse who is passionate about helping patients heal and improving their quality of life? Gateway Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Registered Nurse to join our Wound Care team!

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Wound Care nurse or an RN interested in developing specialized skills in wound management and treatment.

New to wound care? We're willing to train qualified RNs! Bring your nursing experience, clinical knowledge, and passion for patient care, and we'll help you develop the specialized skills needed to succeed.

What You'll Do

As a member of our Wound Care team, you will play an important role in helping patients manage complex wounds, promote healing, and achieve the best possible outcomes in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide safe, compassionate, and individualized nursing care to patients with acute and chronic wounds.

• Assess, evaluate, and document wound conditions, including size, depth, appearance, drainage, and healing progress.

• Develop and implement individualized wound care treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team.

• Perform wound treatments, dressing changes, and other wound management procedures as ordered.

• Monitor patients for signs of infection, complications, and changes in wound condition.

• Utilize appropriate wound care products, treatments, and techniques to promote healing.

• Educate patients and families on wound care management, prevention, dressing changes, and proper skin care.

• Identify patients at risk for skin breakdown and assist with pressure injury prevention strategies.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate effective patient care.

• Promote patient safety and maintain compliance with infection prevention and control standards.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a nurse who is clinically confident, compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

Qualifications Include:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.

• Previous wound care experience preferred.

• Wound care certification (WCC, CWCN, or equivalent) preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Interested in wound care but don't have previous experience? We encourage qualified RNs with a strong clinical foundation and a desire to specialize in wound management to apply. Training is available!

What We Offer

We believe our employees deserve to be supported both professionally and personally. Eligible full-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.

• Paid vacation time.

• Paid sick/mental health time.

• Illinois Paid Leave.

• Floating holiday.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• A collaborative and supportive team environment.

Why Choose Gateway Regional Medical Center?

At Gateway Regional Medical Center, our employees are an important part of the community we serve. We take pride in providing compassionate, personalized care while creating opportunities for our team members to develop their skills, advance professionally, and make a lasting difference.

When you join Gateway, you're joining a team that values collaboration, dedication, and the important role every employee plays in the patient experience.

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career?

Whether you're an experienced Wound Care nurse or a Registered Nurse looking to develop expertise in a specialized area of nursing, we invite you to explore this opportunity and become part of the Gateway Regional Medical Center team!

Compensation: Final compensation is determined in partnership with Human Resources based on relevant experience, certifications, and qualifications.