Registered Nurse - Wound Care

Wound Care Nurse

Required credentials: 2023-24 flu documentation, annual core competencies candidate confirmation form, clinical references (2), CPR certification (BLS), criminal background check report, CWOCN certification, drug screen, education verification, Hep B titers/vaccine/declination, HIPAA, JPEG photo, license verification, medication exam, MMR titers or immunizations, NURSYS photo ID, physical, resume, skills check list, TB testing, TDAP, Varicella titer or immunization.

Additional info: General information beds: N/A. Will you accept a traveler with 1-year experience? 2 years required. Will you accept a first-time traveler? If traveler has wound care experience prior to traveling. Patient types: Inpatient/outpatient/HBO manager discretion on type of experience traveler has. Wound care patients: Very large variety of patients with wounds of various causes included but not limited to diabetic foot wounds, vascular wounds, and pressure injuries. Patient ratios: Typically: 1 patient/hour dependent on complexity.

Required certifications: BLS, ostomy certification (CWOCN) are both required. Wound care certification (preferred). Required education: Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing; Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing. Skills required: General wound care background is a must, wound vacs, nurse level debridement, perform ABIs, cast cutting.

Support on the unit: Outpatient: RN's, 1 CNA assists the outpatient team, front desk scheduler. Inpatient: all RN's. Charting system: EPIC please let CRT know if traveler does not have EPIC experience so they can ask approval. Floating: If yes, where? Can float from inpatient to outpatient. Orientation: (facility and unit) 1-2 weeks for unit. Scheduling: Inpatient and outpatient: Monday-Friday 8-5. No nights, weekends, or major holidays. Other notes or things you want us to check/verify? Scrub color: Navy blue. Free parking: Yes. Tight knit, family feel; a lot of autonomy/independence.