Wound Care Nurse (RN)

1w1 week ago

Select Medical

New Orleans, US · Full-time · $65,000 – $85,000

About this role

Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services. Wound Care Nurses (RNs) play a central role in delivering compassionate, excellent treatment during some of the most vulnerable moments in patients' lives.

In this role, you will preserve the integrity of the skin by implementing and monitoring skin preservation strategies. You will provide hands-on wound care for all difficult and non-healing wounds while ensuring all wound and skin care protocols are approved by the medical staff.

You will organize multidisciplinary wound and skin rounds on a weekly basis for high risk patients and those with current pressure ulcers or other significant wounds. Serving as a resource to all hospital staff, you will ensure all regulatory requirements related to wound and skin care are met.

Join a team of over 44,000 dedicated professionals within the Select Medical network. You will benefit from an extensive orientation program that ensures a smooth transition, and your dedication could lead to potential full-time opportunities in the future.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
One year of related experience required.
Valid State RN License.
Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
Must complete wound care training in the first 90 days in the role.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Preserving the integrity of the skin by implementing and monitoring skin preservation strategies.
Ensuring all wound and skin care protocols are approved by the medical staff.
Organizing multidisciplinary wound and skin rounds on a weekly basis for high risk patients and patients with current pressure ulcers and other significant wounds.
Providing hands-on wound care for all difficult and non-healing wounds.
Serving as a resource to all hospital staff on all issues related to wound and skin care.
Ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.

Benefits

Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
Potential for advancement to full-time opportunities based on skills and dedication.
Eligible for 401k after reaching 1,000 hours within first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being for you and your family.