Registered Nurse RN Wound Care

OSF HealthCare; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Dixon, IL is seeking an RN Wound/Enterostomy to implement and evaluate total patient care for wound and enterostomy services, including hyperbaric treatments. The role requires strong patient education and infection control practices.

Candidates should hold an Associate's Degree in Nursing, IL RN license, and at least two years of nursing experience; Bachelor’s degree and wound care certification are a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Two years of nursing experience is required.
• Illinois Registered Nurse license is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Experience with Hyperbarics is preferred.
• Wound Care certification or CWOCN and ACLS certification are preferred.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

Pay range for this position is $34.25 - $51.13/hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The RN Wound/Enterostomy implements and evaluates the activities for total patient care, following outlined protocols, in the delivery of acute and chronic wound care, enterostomy care, and hyperbaric treatments. Will demonstrate competency in and be responsible for treating various types of patients seen including critically ill and chronically ill patients, ranging in age from pediatric to geriatric. Performs various educational activities, including infection control, aseptic dressing technique, and preventive care. Educates patient, significant other and/or caretaker, including a return demonstration within the Medical Center and community. Area of focus may be inpatient or outpatient.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Experience: 2 years of nursing experience
• Licensure/ Certification: IL Reg Nurse License
• Other skills/ knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: Experience with Hyperbarics
• Licensure/ Certification: Wound Care certification or Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse, ACLS certification

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.