RN - Wound Care Nurse PRN-$4,000 Sign-on bonus

Milwaukee Succeeds; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Milwaukee is seeking a PRN Wound Care Nurse to deliver high-quality care for patients with complex needs. This role involves developing wound care plans, implementing skin preservation strategies, and providing hands-on care. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree in Nursing and a valid RN License, alongside a passion for patient care and excellent problem-solving skills. Benefits include paid time off and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience required.
• Valid State RN License.
• Must complete wound care training in the first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Develop and ensure the wound care plan specific for each patient.
• Implement and monitor skin preservation strategies.
• Provide hands-on wound care for non-healing wounds.

Skills

Patient care

Problem-solving

Wound care

Education

AD (Associate's Degree in Nursing)

BSN preferred

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Title

RN - Wound Care Nurse (Per Diem / PRN)

Job Details

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (West Allis)

Department: Critical Illness Recovery Hospital – Wound Care Nurse

Employment Type: PRN – Per Diem

Sign‑on Bonus: $4,000

Job ID: 300921

Street Address: 8901 West Lincoln Avenue, 2nd Floor – Select Specialty Hospital – Milwaukee – West Allis

Overview

At Select Specialty/Regency Hospitals, a division of Select Medical, we care for chronically and critically ill or post‑ICU patients who require extended hospital care.

Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role by living our cultural behaviors – celebrating success, owning the future, being patient‑centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.

Do you love the challenge of working with medically complex patients? Are you passionate about delivering an excellent patient experience? If you answered ‘yes’, consider an opportunity with us!

Responsibilities

We are looking for valued employees who will be Champions of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high‑quality care and doing well by doing what is right.

In this role, you will develop and ensure the wound care plan specific for each patient in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

• Preserving the integrity of the skin by implementing and monitoring skin preservation strategies.
• Ensuring all wound and skin care protocols are approved by the medical staff.
• Organizing multidisciplinary wound and skin rounds on a weekly basis for high‑risk patients and patients with current pressure ulcers and other significant wounds.
• Providing hands‑on wound care for all difficult and non‑healing wounds.
• Serving as a resource to all hospital staff on all issues related to wound and skin care.
• Ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.

Qualifications

You will demonstrate an understanding of patient needs, ensuring that each patient feels informed and understood, as well as heard. You are passionate about providing superior quality care and you are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.

Minimum requirements:

• AD (Associate’s Degree in Nursing) required.
• One (1) year of related experience required.
• Valid State RN License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Must complete wound care training in the first 90 days in the role.

Preferred qualifications that will make you successful:

• BSN preferred.

Benefits & Additional Information

Select Medical strives to provide our employees with a solid work‑life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

• The opportunity to care for complex, critically ill patients.
• Develop collaborative relationships with patients and their families.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Personal and Family Medical Leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO Statement)

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.