Outpatient Wound Care Registered Nurse

Azza HealthCare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in the United States is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide outpatient wound care to adults with chronic and non-healing wounds. You will assess wounds, document status, and tailor care plans to promote healing and comfort.

Collaborate with an interprofessional team, educate patients and families on wound-care techniques, and ensure safety and quality by following protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient wound care for adults.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and care planning abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork with care teams.
• Patient and family education on wound care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs, wound status, and care requirements.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized nursing care plans.
• Perform appropriate nursing interventions to support wound healing and symptom management.
• Coordinate and communicate with interprofessional care team to align treatments.
• Educate patients and families on wound care techniques, recovery expectations, and self-management.
• Maintain patient safety, quality standards, and adherence to clinical protocols.

Skills

Wound care

Adult patient care

Assessment & planning

Interprofessional teamwork

Job description

Role Summary:

Provide outpatient nursing care to adult patients with chronic and non-healing wounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs, wound status, and care requirements.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized nursing care plans.
• Perform appropriate nursing interventions to support wound healing and symptom management.
• Coordinate and communicate with the interprofessional care team to align treatments.
• Educate patients and families on wound care techniques, recovery expectations, and self-management.
• Maintain patient safety, quality standards, and adherence to clinical protocols.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience and competency in outpatient wound care nursing for adult patients.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and care planning abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills for interprofessional coordination.
• Patient and family education skills with a focus on safety and quality.