Registered Nurse Outpatient Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center

Responsibilities Participate in the Wound Management Center’s delivery of personalized, efficient care with respect for patient’s spiritual and/or cultural differences. Make decisions and judgments in preventing, analyzing, and resolving patient care issues or other problems. Follow the established plan of care and collaborate with members of the Wound Management Center as needed. Direct the care team in the absence of the manager, when directed by the manager. Have knowledge and understanding of assessment and use of equipment such as handheld Doppler, cast removal saw, and negative wound pressure therapy equipment. Demonstrate knowledge of wounds, treatments, interventions, and expected outcomes. Participate in new programs and treatment options as developed. Possess knowledge of offloading and interventions related to wound healing. Explain underlying comorbidities and how they affect wound healing. Know compression therapy and demonstrate its use related to wound healing. Physical and Sensory Requirements Must be able to sit for up to 2 hours per day; stand for up to 8 hours per day; walk for 6 hours per day; lift, carry, and push objects up to 75 lbs.; transport patients weighing up to 400 lbs. in a wheelchair, bed, or stretcher with assistance; pull up to 10 lbs. and frequently up to 250 lbs.; stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, crawl, and reach above shoulder level; perceive object attributes through touch; grasp, twist, and turn objects with hands and fingers; hear normal sounds at high and low frequencies; see with color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and visual monotony (e.g., computer screen). Education Current RN licensure required based on the state. BSN preferred. CPR/BLS certification required within 60 days of hire. Wound Care Specialist certification or commitment to certification within three years preferred. Training and Experience Minimum two years nursing experience with direct, hands‑on patient care required. Wound care, home health, rehabilitation, burn, or critical care experience preferred. Completion of entry‑level Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Program by an accredited organization, if applicable. EEO Statement St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Luke’s University Health Network