Regional Wound Care RN – Travel Specialist

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for Wound Care to provide direct, specialized wound care across our network.

The role emphasizes assessment, planning and collaboration within the Wound Management Center to deliver high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include directing the care team in absence of management, applying wound care techniques, and utilizing equipment such as Doppler and negative pressure therapy.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years nursing experience with direct, hands-on patient care required.
• Wound care, home health, rehabilitation, burn or critical care experience preferred.
• Completion of entry level Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Program to qualify as Hyperbaric staff nurse (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Participates in the Wound Management Center’s delivery of personalized, efficient care with respect for patient's spiritual and/or cultural differences.
• Makes decisions and judgments in preventing, analyzing and resolving patient care issues or other problems.
• Follows the established plan of care and collaborates with members of the Wound Management Center as needed.
• Directs care team in the absence of the manager, when directed by the manager.
• Possesses knowledge and understanding of assessment and use of equipment such as hand held doppler, cast removal saw and negative wound pressure therapy equipment.

Skills

Nursing experience

Wound care

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

CPR/BLS within 60 days

Wound Care Specialist certification preferred

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for Wound Care to provide direct, specialized wound care across our network.

The role emphasizes assessment, planning and collaboration within the Wound Management Center to deliver high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include directing the care team in absence of management, applying wound care techniques, and utilizing equipment such as Doppler and negative pressure therapy.