Wound Care - Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse Wound Care

Rehabilitation Hospital

A joint venture with Select Medical & Hospital

Akron, OH

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

Benefits of becoming an RN with us:

• Flexible scheduling with rotating weekends
• Manageable caseloads
• A high percentage of patients being discharged home to their families
• Team-oriented and collaborative culture
• A network of over 50K employees nationwide with advancement and relocation opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time nurses (including medical, dental, vision, 401k (with company match), life insurance, short and long term disability)
• Tuition assistance and professional development after first year of employment
• ADN to BSN program - University of Kentucky
• This position qualifies for our Loan Repayment Assistance program- full-time employees are eligible after their first 90 days

Responsibilities

Plan and organize direct patient care and operational activities in the Hyperbaric and Wound Care Center in collaboration with the Program Director. This includes but is not limited to utilization of skills in organization, leadership, planning, implementing, evaluating and providing care as it relates to the age and specific needs of the patient. Works within the framework of the State Nurse Practice Act and follows all Select Medical policies and procedures. The RN complies with hospital, Wound Care & Hyperbaric Department, and nursing standards in the performance of job duties and responsibilities. The RN supports the goals and objectives of Select Medical and The Wound Care & Hyperbaric Department.

The HBO trained RN in this position will act as the outside attendant and control operator during clinical treatment using monoplace hyperbaric (HBO) chambers. The individual accepts responsibility and accountability for working within the framework of appropriate regulatory body where it applies and follows all Wound Care & Hyperbaric Department, and Select Medical policies and procedures. The individual will comply with hospital and nursing philosophy and standards while performing job duties and responsibilities and will demonstrate competence in these essential functions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid State RN License required
• Previous hospital nursing experience required
• Certified BLS required
• Excellent presentation skills and organizational skills required

Preferred Experience

• Masters Degree in Nursing or related field preferred
• WCC, CWCN, CWOCN or CWS preferred or certification pending within 1 year

Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals

Select Medical's Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:

• Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Stroke
• Amputation
• Neurological Disorders
• Orthopedic Conditions
• Multiple Traumas

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.