REGISTERED NURSE - Wound Center (PT - Days)

Overview The Wound RN at Riverside Healthcare is a specialized Registered Nurse responsible for assessment, treatment, and management of patients with acute and chronic wounds. This role requires expertise in wound care, including advanced wound management techniques, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care. The Wound RN will work closely with patients and healthcare providers to develop individualized care plans, monitor progress, and implement evidence-based practices to promote optimal healing and patient outcomes. Additionally, this role requires flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure. Essential Duties Perform comprehensive wound assessments, including evaluation of wound type, stage, and progression. Develop and implement individualized wound care plans based on assessment findings and patient needs. Apply advanced wound care techniques, including the use of dressings, topical treatments, and specialized therapies. Monitor and document wound healing progress, adjusting care plans as necessary to ensure effective treatment. Wound Assessment and Care Perform comprehensive wound assessments, including evaluation of wound type, stage, and progression. Develop and implement individualized wound care plans based on assessment findings and patient needs. Apply advanced wound care techniques, including the use of dressings, topical treatments, and specialized therapies. Monitor and document wound healing progress, adjusting care plans as necessary to ensure effective treatment. Patient and Family Education Educate patients and their families about wound care, infection prevention, and self-management techniques. Provide guidance on wound care supplies, equipment, and maintenance. Collaboration and Communication Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective care. Communicate wound care plans, progress, and any concerns with the multidisciplinary team. Participate in case conferences and contribute to care planning and goal setting. Documentation and Compliance Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of wound assessments, treatments, and patient progress. Ensure compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and regulatory requirements related to wound care. Quality Improvement Participate in quality improvement initiatives and provide input on best practices for wound management. Stay current with advancements in wound care and incorporate evidence-based practices into patient care. Administrative Duties Assist with the ordering and management of wound care supplies and equipment. Provide support for patient scheduling and coordination of care as needed. Non-essential Duties Assist with departmental projects and initiatives as assigned. Participate in staff training and development programs. Provide coverage for other nursing roles during periods of high demand or staff shortages. Required Experience Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience. Preferred Experience Wound care experience preferred. Extensive knowledge of wound care techniques, treatments, and technologies. Strong assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to educate and support patients and families. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Proficient in documentation and compliance with regulatory standards. Required Licensure/Education Minimum of Associates degree in Nursing (ADN) required. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois. New Graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 3 years of start date. Preferred Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Certification in Wound Care (such as CWCN, WOCN, or equivalent) preferred or willingness to obtain. Certification in Hyperbaric Medicine or equivalent training preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred. Our Commitment To You Compensation Base compensation within the position's pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training. Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call. Opportunity for annual increases based on performance. Benefits - .5 To 1.0 FTE Paid Time Off programs. Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses. Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs. Educational Assistance Program. Benefits - .001 To .49 FTE Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work. Employee Health Requirements Exposure/Sensory Requirements. Exposure To: Chemicals: Refer to MSDS sheets. Video Display Terminals: Average. Blood and Body Fluids: Minimal contact with contaminated fluids; use of needleless IV system, universal precautions and protective equipment minimize risk. TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal risk; use protective wear and proper mask. Sensory Requirements Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/doctors, coworkers, ancillary personnel, and other department heads. Vision: Required to observe patients and their physical assessment, ability to read reports, ability to read machines. Smell: Helpful to note presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety. Hearing: Necessary to hear alarms, calls for help and to hear patient verbalizations; ability to listen for lung, bowel, heart sounds. Touch: Necessary to assess patients, need to distinguish between hot and cold. Activity/Lifting Requirements Sit: 10% Twist: 4% Stand: 40% Crawl: 0% Walk: 25% Kneel: 1% Lift: 10% Drive: 0% Squat: 1% Climb: 1% Bend: 30% Reach above shoulders: 3% Weight Lifting Requirements Up to 10 lbs: Frequently Up to 20 lbs: Frequently Up to 35 lbs: Frequently Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally Up to 75 lbs: Not Required Up to 100 lbs: Not Required Over 100 lbs: Not Required Lifting And Carrying Requirements Lifting of patients off their beds that are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Horizontal movement of patients to and from carts/beds who are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Lifting equipment - carry 25'-150' waist high (IV bags, patient trays). Carry charts 25'-150' waist high: filled laundry bags are half full so as not to weigh over 35 lbs. Carry fire extinguishers up or down 3-4 flights of stairs and several yards in an emergency. Maximum Consecutive Time (minutes) During the Normal Workday Sit: 30 Twist: 15 Stand: 60 Walk: 10 Lift: 5 Squat: 2 Climb: 1 Bend: 15 Reach above shoulders: 2 Repetitive Use Of Hands Simple grasp 10 lbs. Normal weight - Up to 5 lbs Pushing & pulling - 50-200 lbs: Occasionally Fine Manipulation: Typing in computer, medical/supply dispensing cabinet, using pens to chart, drawing up meds in syringe and administration, starting IV's. Leg Strength Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally- repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control used during positioning beds during transport; x-ray, surgery or emergency situations from floor to floor, locking beds or cardiac chairs. Environmental Factors and Special Hazards Inside hours: 6-40 Outside hours: 0 Temperature: Normal Range Lighting: Average Noise levels: Average Humidity: Normal Range Atmosphere: Odors Special Hazards Chemicals: Drugs/work with patients receiving chemotherapy-Explosive-oxygen; Radiation-cesium implants and radioactive iodine therapy direct radiation for radiology equipment; mechanical use of Hoover lift bed scales, motorized wheelchairs, bathtub lift chair. Protective Clothing Required: As required for chemotherapy or in cases of isolation, i.e. gloves, gowns, masks, goggles. Pay Range USD $31.09 - USD $40.40 /Hr #J-18808-Ljbffr