Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care - $36-47 per hour

Select Medical; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

RN BSN scholarship

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Clinical ladder (PCCN/CCRN)

Student debt benefit

Health benefits

PTO & 401(k) with company match

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Laurel Highlands in Latrobe, PA is seeking a Registered Nurse specializing in wound care to join our long-term acute care team. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate and a pathway for career growth within a large network of post-ICU care facilities.

As a Wound Care RN, you will lead skin preservation strategies, coordinate weekly rounds, and provide hands-on wound care while collaborating with medical staff.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• One year of related RN experience required.
• Valid PA RN license.
• BLS certification by start date.
• Wound care training must be completed within 90 days.

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.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (AD)

Registered Nurse License (PA)

BLS Certification

Wound care training within 90 days

BSN preferred

Job description

Select Medical is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Long Term Acute Care for a nursing job in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Long Term Acute Care
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Overview

Position: Wound Care Nurse Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Laurel Highlands (Latrobe, PA)

Schedule: Full Time Compensation: $35.62- $47.25 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Wound Care Nurses (RNs) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

We support your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Extensive Registered Nurse (RN) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Invest in Your Future: 100% company-paid scholarship (BSN), tuition reimbursement, andcontinuing education
• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder programs and certifications such as PCCN and CCRN
• Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO and 401(K) with company match
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

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

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• AD (Associate's degree in Nursing) required.
• One (1) year of related experience required.
• Valid State RN License.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Must complete wound care training in the first 90 days in the role.

Preferred qualifications:

• BSN preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Select Medical Job ID #1366-386998. Posted job title: Wound Care Nurse (RN) - Full Time

About Select Medical

Select Medical is one of the largest operators of critical illness recovery hospitals (previously referred to as long term acute care hospitals), rehabilitation hospitals (previously referred to as inpatient rehabilitation facilities), outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and occupational health centers in the United States based on the number of facilities. As of June 30, 2019, Select Medical had operations in 47 states and the District of Columbia. Select Medical operated 100 critical illness recovery hospitals in 28 states, 28 rehabilitation hospitals in 12 states, and 1,695 outpatient rehabilitation clinics in 37 states and the District of Columbia. Concentra, a joint venture subsidiary, operated 526 occupational health centers in 41 states as of June 30, 2019. Concentra also provides contract services at employer worksites and Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinics.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• School loan reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits