Part-Time Wound Care Nurse Leader | Protocols & Education

Select Medical; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a part-time Wound Care Nurse (RN) to lead wound care initiatives across the hospital network. The role requires an active state RN license and hospital nursing experience with BLS certification.

The ideal candidate will develop evidence-based protocols, educate staff, and collaborate with medical leadership to improve wound outcomes. BSN is preferred and a commitment to high-quality patient care is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Establishes a leadership role in the wound care program, establishing standards of care across the hospitals and programs in collaboration with Select Medical wound care experts.
• Develops and deploys evidence-based clinical protocols and algorithms to support the best clinical outcomes for wound management, including development and updating product formulary.
• Establishes competencies for clinicians regarding wound care.
• Collaborates with Medical leadership on wound care initiatives, research questions, and outcome measures to support program innovation and excellence.
• Develops educational modules for wound care to be used for internal and external education, including teaching tools for patients and families.
• Analyzes patterns of wounds across programs and hospitals, and identifies targeted PI activities to improve wound outcomes and mitigate pressure sore development.

Skills

RN license

Hospital nursing

BLS certification

Presentation skills

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a part-time Wound Care Nurse (RN) to lead wound care initiatives across the hospital network. The role requires an active state RN license and hospital nursing experience with BLS certification.

The ideal candidate will develop evidence-based protocols, educate staff, and collaborate with medical leadership to improve wound outcomes. BSN is preferred and a commitment to high-quality patient care is essential.