Registered Nurse / RN Wound Care

Ardent Health Services; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a full-time Wound Care Registered Nurse to join their team in Topeka, Kansas. The role includes coordinating patient care and assessing patient needs while adhering to state regulations. Candidates must hold a valid Kansas RN Licensure and complete certifications within the first year of employment. Benefits include a sign-on bonus and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus up to $2,500

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Current Kansas RN Licensure is mandatory.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.
• Oncology certification required for post-surgery patients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe patient care delivery for diverse patient populations.
• Assess patient/family needs and develop patient goals.
• Adhere to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Assessment of patient needs

Delegation of care tasks

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

Overview

You may be eligible for a Sign On Bonus up to $2,500.00!

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Wound Care Registered Nurse in Topeka, Kansas.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse functions under the direction of the Nurse Director/Manager and is responsible for coordination of safe patient care delivery for specified and diverse patient populations.
• The RN assesses patient/family needs, develops and prioritizes patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually revised the plan of care to meet the biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs of the patient/family.
• The RN Delegates care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes.
• The RN adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in nursing
• Current Kansas RN Licensure.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
• Tele, ICU and PCU require ACLS
• Post Surgery requires oncology certification.
• All required certifications must be completed within first year of employment.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• At least one year recent experience in a similar healthcare setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).