Registered Nurse Wound Care

Inpatient Wound Care RN

We are seeking an Inpatient Wound Care RN, which is also referred to as a Wound Care, Ostomy, or Continence Nurse (WOC). The Wound Care RN will specialize in assessing and treating skin breakdown and wounds in a clinic setting. As a Wound Care Nurse, you will also be consulted during a patients stay in a hospital for a wound or pressure injury, we are also consulted for ostomy care. The Wound Care RN will also be responsible for determining the proper course of treatment and interacting with services in the community to continually care for the wound care patient.

Responsibilities

** If you have experience in Wound Care, ICU, ER, Critical Care, Telemetry or Advanced Med Surg you are encouraged to apply! **

• Assess and document the condition of patients' wounds and evaluate the effectiveness of wound treatments
• Apply dressings and treatments to wounds, ensuring proper techniques to promote healing and prevent infection
• Provide comprehensive patient care, including both inpatient and outpatient wound ostomy and hyperbaric treatment
• Educate patients and their families about wound care techniques and prevention strategies, teach proper care for ostomies and how to manage continence issues
• Regularly track the progress of wound healing, modify care plans as needed, ensure follow-up care, and support post-discharge, and provide emotional support to patients managing chronic wounds or ostomies
• Implement infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the hospital, educate staff on proper wound care protocols and internal policies when needed
• Stay up to date on the latest wound care techniques, products, and research; participate in continuing education and professional development activities

Qualifications

• Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the state
• BLS upon hire and maintain current
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred
• Previous Wound care knowledge and or experience (1 Year)
• Wound Care Certification within first year of hire
• Wound, Ostomy, Continence (WOC) or (WCC) Board Certification preferred

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance options
• Employer 401K options
• Generous PTO options
• Flexible Scheduling
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:

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