Per Diem Wound Care RN — Rehab Specialist, 401k

Select Medical; Chester (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Start Strong Program

401(k) with company match

Opportunities for advancement

Team of over 44,000 care professionals

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation – Welkind in Chester, NJ seeks a Wound Care Nurse (RN) for per diem shifts. You will preserve skin integrity, coordinate wound rounds, and provide hands-on care for challenging wounds in an inpatient rehab setting.

The role requires a valid RN license and BLS, hospital nursing experience, and strong organizational skills. Per diem schedule spans weekdays and weekends with 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM availability, offering a $54 hourly wage plus shift differential.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

RN license

BLS certified

Hospital nursing experience

Job description

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation – Welkind in Chester, NJ seeks a Wound Care Nurse (RN) for per diem shifts. You will preserve skin integrity, coordinate wound rounds, and provide hands-on care for challenging wounds in an inpatient rehab setting.

The role requires a valid RN license and BLS, hospital nursing experience, and strong organizational skills. Per diem schedule spans weekdays and weekends with 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM availability, offering a $54 hourly wage plus shift differential.