Wound Care Nurse (RN)

2w2 weeks ago

Select Medical

Saint Louis, US · Full-time · $78,000 – $114,000

About this role

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture with Select Medical and SSM Health, seeks a Wound Care Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional care for patients with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, and multiple traumas. This full-time role offers $39-$57/hour based on experience and a $15,000 sign-on bonus without repayment commitment.

In this role, you will establish a leadership position in the wound care program, developing evidence-based clinical protocols and algorithms to support optimal wound management outcomes. You will analyze wound patterns across programs and implement performance improvement activities to reduce pressure sore development. Collaborate with medical leadership on wound care initiatives and research to drive program innovation.

You will work alongside a dedicated team of clinicians and educators, collaborating with the Director of Education on nursing education projects related to skin, wound, and ostomy management. The environment supports interdisciplinary collaboration to advance patient care and staff competency. This joint venture between Select Medical and SSM Health provides a robust foundation for professional growth.

We support your career growth with an extensive orientation program, tuition reimbursement, and a clinical ladder to elevate your skills. Benefit from a student debt benefit program, generous PTO, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage along with a company-matching 401(k). These benefits ensure you can recharge, focus on your health, and invest in your future.

Requirements

Valid State RN License required (Missouri).
Previous hospital nursing experience.
Knowledge of wound care protocols and pressure injury prevention.
Experience in staff education and competency development.
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
Ability to develop and implement evidence-based clinical protocols.

Responsibilities

Establish a leadership role in the wound care program, setting standards of care across hospitals and programs in collaboration with Select Medical wound care experts.
Develop and deploy evidence-based clinical protocols and algorithms to support the best clinical outcomes for wound management, including product formulary updates.
Establish competencies for clinicians regarding wound care and coordinate competency evaluation and testing with clinical departments.
Collaborate with Medical leadership on wound care initiatives, research questions, and outcome measures to support program innovation and excellence.
Analyze patterns of wounds across programs and hospitals, identifying targeted performance improvement activities to improve wound outcomes and mitigate pressure sore development.
Develop educational modules for wound care for internal and external use, including teaching tools for patients and families.
Work in collaboration with the Education department to coordinate all educational initiatives and activities supporting department and organizational objectives.
Maintain the database to track staff education, competency, and credentials, utilizing data to evaluate and plan future educational activities.

Benefits

$15,000 sign-on bonus with no repayment or commitment required.
Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition.
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
Clinical ladder program to elevate your skills.
Student debt benefit program.
Generous PTO and paid sick time for full-time team members.
Comprehensive medical, prescription, health, vision, dental, EAP, and company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.