Registered Nurse RN - Outpatient Wound Care

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Inpatient Wound Care team in Chicago, IL. You will provide direct patient care, assess wounds, and implement evidence-based dressing changes in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires an active RN license, BLS upon hire, and experience in acute care; Wound Care certification and WOC/WCC board credentials are preferred and encouraged within the first year.

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN license issued by the state.
• BLS certification upon hire and maintain current.
• Previous acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Wound care knowledge or experience preferred (1 year).
• Wound Care Certification within first year of hire.
• Wound, Ostomy, Continence (WOC) or WCC board certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care in the inpatient wound care department.
• Assess patient skin and monitor wound status.
• Implement dressing change recommendations per physician orders and clinical judgment.
• Apply offloading and HAPI prevention orders as needed.
• Share evidence-based wound care education with bedside staff.
• Establish monthly wound care committee meetings with facility staff.
• Collaborate with physicians and units to improve wound care practices.
• Report HAPI occurrences to leadership promptly and respond to changes in condition.

Job description

Overview

Department: Outpatient Wound Care

Schedule: Full-Time, Day (10am-7pm Rotating Weekend)

Hospital: St. Mary of Nazareth

Location: Chicago, IL 60622

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides direct care in the inpatient wound care department . The Wound Care RN assesses the skin of patients in the facility, monitors the status of wounds, implements specialized dressing change recommendations based on physician orders and clinical expertise, implements offloading and HAPI prevention orders, adapts to changing policy and procedures according to corporate policy. The Wound Care RN provides ongoing evidence based on relevant education to all facility bedside staff related to HAPI prevention, dressing changes, and care of skin. The Wound Care RN will establish and maintain monthly wound care committee meetings which will include relevant participants from their facility. The wound care RN will collaborate respectfully with all departments to create effective wound care practices based on evidence based best practice guidelines and corporate policies. Communicate with physicians / charge nurse / co – workers, as appropriate regarding changes in the patient’s treatment, clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies. The Wound Care RN will report HAPI occurrence to leadership in a timely manner and has the ability to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Participate in team development calls and meetings.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the state.
• 2. BLS upon hire and maintain current.
• 3. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• 4. Previous Wound care knowledge and or experience preferred (1 Year).
• 5. Wound Care Certification within first year of hire.
• 6. Wound, Ostomy, Continence (WOC) or (WCC) Board Certification preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $53.58. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf