RN Wound Care Nurse - PRN, Per Diem

Select Medical; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and innovative healthcare team dedicated to providing exceptional care for critically ill patients. This role focuses on developing personalized wound care plans and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of care. As part of a large network of healthcare professionals, you will make a significant impact on patient recovery and well-being. If you are passionate about nursing and are eager to contribute to a healing environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow your skills and be part of a mission-driven organization that values diversity and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• AD in Nursing required, with one year of related experience.
• Valid State RN License and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement wound care plans with an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide hands-on care for difficult and non-healing wounds.

Skills

Patient Care

Wound Care

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Overview

Regency Hospital

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Wound Care Nurse (RN)

PRN/Per Diem

2-25-25 9a-3p CST

Location: East Chicago, IN

At Select Medical’s Critical Illness Recovery Hospitals, you are taking care of the most vulnerable patients in your community. Here, you will care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. You will be part of a network of more than 50,000 employees nationwide who provide quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.

Responsibilities

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.
• Possess a 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.

Additional Data

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 in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first, and building trust.

We'd love for you to join the team!

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.