Registered Nurse - PRN - Wound Care

Aura Health; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health is seeking a Registered Nurse with wound care expertise for a PRN role in Festus, MO. You will perform wound assessments, educate patients, and collaborate with care teams in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

The position emphasizes compassionate, standards-driven care with day shifts and no required holidays or weekend work, offering flexible scheduling in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate’s, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current RN licensure in the state or within a compact license region, meeting all state requirements.
• Basic Life Support certification required; wound care certifications preferred but not mandatory.
• Wound care experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform wound assessments, develop treatment plans, and apply advanced therapies.
• Educate patients to promote healing and prevent complications.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of information.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by other caregivers.

Skills

Wound care knowledge

Patient education

Care coordination

Confidentiality

Education

MO RN license or compact

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN/Diploma)

Job description

Role Overview:

Provides specialized wound care to patients with acute and chronic wounds in inpatient and outpatient settings, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, and implement treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform wound assessments, develop treatment plans, and apply advanced therapies.
• Educate patients to promote healing and prevent complications.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of information.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by other caregivers.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate’s, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current RN licensure in the state or within a compact license region, meeting all state requirements.
• Basic Life Support certification required; wound care certifications preferred but not mandatory.
• Wound care experience is preferred but not essential.

Additional Details:

This PRN role involves day shifts without holiday or weekend work, focusing on delivering compassionate, standards-driven patient care in a collaborative environment.