RN - Wound Care

EGA Associates, LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EGA Associates, LLC is seeking a Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver evidence-based wound care and oversee licensed staff. The RN will conduct skin and wound assessments, develop care plans, and implement advanced therapies in support of patient needs.

Qualified candidates hold a current RN license in good standing and have at least 18 months of wound care experience, with strong documentation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing.
• 18 months recent experience in wound care, including advanced therapies and technologies.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks within assigned shifts.
• PREFERRED Credential- Wound Care certification by VA approved accredited agency: NCCA or ABSNC.

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment & Care Planning: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care based on skin and wound assessment findings.
• Clinical Care & Documentation: Perform and delegate tasks according to the plan of care; document data in EMR.
• Wound Care Expertise: Full scope of wound assessment and management, including measurement, staging, cleansing, and therapies.
• Patient Advocacy & Support: Meet physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families; report incidents.
• Leadership & Delegation: Delegate elements of care based on assessed needs and safety; update care plans.

Skills

RN license

Wound care experience

Assessment skills

Prioritization

Wound care certification (VA)

Job description

Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN)

The Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delivering competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients and providing oversight to licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants, as appropriate to the care setting. This role focuses on comprehensive skin and wound assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of advanced wound care therapies.

Qualifications:

• Current RN license in good standing.
• 18 months recent experience in wound care, including advanced therapies and technologies.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks within assigned shifts.
• PREFERRED Credential- Wound Care certification by VA approved accredited agency:
  • National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or
  • Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC)

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment & Care Planning
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care based on skin and wound assessment findings.
  • Assess healthcare needs of patients/residents and develop care plans to meet interdisciplinary goals.
  • Identify and act on significant changes in patient/resident health conditions.
  • Update patient/resident care plans and notify physicians of any changes in condition.
• Clinical Care & Documentation
  • Perform and delegate tasks according to the plan of care.
  • Collect and document pertinent data in the electronic medical record.
  • Complete nursing assessments within required time frames and in accordance with policy.
  • Provide timely and accurate documentation of skin and wound issues using VA-approved EHR systems.
• Wound Care Expertise
  • Perform full scope of wound assessment and management, including measurement, staging of pressure injuries, cleansing, compression therapy, and application of wound care treatments.
  • Complete comprehensive skin and wound assessments and recommend appropriate prevention and/or treatment interventions (including ostomy and continence care).
  • Recommend treatments such as wound dressings, advanced therapies, specialty mattresses, and innovative technologies (e.g., mobile applications, 3D imaging, Telewound).
• Patient Advocacy & Support
  • Meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients/residents and families.
  • Report incidents of verbal or physical abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager or designated leadership.
• Leadership & Delegation
  • Delegate elements of care based on assessed needs, patient condition, and safety.
  • Code Minimum Data Set assessments in Caribou and initiate/update care plans.

EEO Statement

EGA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion (including Executive Order 13899 protection against anti-Semitism), age (40 and over), sex (including gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), parental status (including limitations related to pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history, genetic testing and services, and genetic characteristics), disability (physical or mental), veteran status or military service history or status, or any other non-merit-based characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

This is an anticipated opportunity. EGA is currently identifying qualified candidates in support of a potential future contract. The position is contingent upon contract award, client approval, funding availability, and successful completion of all applicable screening, credentialing, and onboarding requirements.

ADA Compliance

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of EGA Associates, LLC to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.