RN - Wound Care

Presbyterian System Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Night/weekend shift differentials

Loan forgiveness program

Malpractice insurance

EPIC electronic health record

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for the Wound Care Unit in Albuquerque, NM. The role focuses on comprehensive wound assessment, treatment planning, and patient education to promote healing.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team, using evidence-based protocols and advanced dressings, while accessing tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness options. This position supports safety and professional growth within a not-for-profit health system.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• At least 1 year of acute care in the last 3 years.
• Wound care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Wound assessment and documentation of wounds.
• Develop evidence-based wound care plans and debridement support.
• Apply advanced wound dressings and monitor progress.
• Educate patients and staff on wound care and prevention.
• Collaborate with physicians, PT/OT, dietitians, and case managers.

Skills

BLS certification

Acute care experience

Wound care experience

Wound certification

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Location Address:1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930Compensation Pay Range:Minimum Offer $39.69 Maximum Offer $58.17Summary:Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is seeking a skilled RN for our Wound Care Unit. The Registered Nurse provides specialized assessment, treatment, and ongoing management of acute and chronic wounds. This role ensures evidence based wound care, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and educates patients and staff to promote optimal healing outcomes.How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)• Malpractice liability insurance• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department• EPIC electronic charting systemType of Opportunity: PRN FTE: 0.00 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)Responsibilities:Wound assessment — Perform comprehensive evaluations of pressure injuries, surgical wounds, diabetic ulcers, venous/arterial ulcers, burns, and atypical wounds; document staging, measurements, drainage, and tissue characteristics.Treatment planning — Develop individualized wound care plans using evidence‑based protocols, including debridement support, dressing selection, offloading, compression therapy, and infection prevention.Dressing management — Apply and monitor advanced wound dressings (hydrocolloids, alginates, foams, NPWT, antimicrobial dressings).Patient education — Teach patients and caregivers about wound care techniques, nutrition, hygiene, and prevention strategies.Interdisciplinary collaboration — Work closely with physicians, podiatrists, PT/OT, dietitians, and case managers to coordinate care.Documentation — Maintain accurate, timely wound records, photographs, and progress notes in the EMR.Quality improvement — Participate in pressure‑injury prevention programs, audits, and performance improvement initiatives.Staff training — Provide in‑service education on wound prevention, dressing techniques, and product use.Infection control — Monitor for signs of infection and escalate care appropriately.Qualifications:Associate Degree in NursingState of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing LicenseBLS certification REQUIRED at time of hireAt least one (1) year of acute care in the last three (3) yearsWound care experience preferredWound Certification preferred but not requiredWe're all about well-being, starting with yours.Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.Learn more about our employee benefits.About Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesPresbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.Compensation DisclaimerThe compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services