Wound Care & Admissions Nurse

Peaks Healthcare Consulting; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peaks Healthcare Consulting in Casper, Wyoming seeks an Admissions & Wound Care Nurse (RN) to join our clinical team. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering evidence-based wound care in a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

Key duties include admission coordination, patient assessment, wound care management, pre-admission referrals, and education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Wyoming in good standing.
• BSN preferred.
• Wound care nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Admission coordination with interdisciplinary team to prepare for arrival.
• Conduct comprehensive wound and health assessments for tailored treatments.
• Review referrals and communicate with physicians and discharge planners.
• Clean, dress, and manage wounds using sterile techniques.
• Develop and implement wound care plans based on evidence and evaluation.
• Monitor healing progress and update care plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families on wound care and infection prevention.
• Collaborate with physicians, dietitians, therapists, and nursing staff.
• Ensure infection control standards and regulatory compliance.
• Provide training and guidance on wound care procedures.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Excellent communication skills

Wound care knowledge

Infection control compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Documentation accuracy

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an

We are seeking an Admissions & Wound Care Nurse (RN) to join our clinical team. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering evidence-based wound care in a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Admission Coordination
  • Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team (nursing, therapy, dietary, social services) to prepare for the resident’s arrival.
  • Ensure the appropriate room, equipment, and staff are ready.
  • Provide orientation to the resident and family upon admission (policies, routines, rights, and expectations).
• Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' wounds and overall health status to determine appropriate and individualized treatment plans.
• Pre-Admission & Referral Management
  • Review incoming referrals from hospitals, clinics, or other facilities.
  • Communicate with physicians and discharge planners to gather medical history, current care needs, and treatment plans.
• Dressing and Wound Care: Clean, dress, and manage wounds using sterile techniques, including performing or assisting with debridement when necessary.
• Treatment Planning: Develop and implement tailored wound care plans based on best practices, current research, and clinical evaluation.
• Monitoring and Documentation: Monitor and document wound healing progress accurately, updating care plans as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Patient and Caregiver Education: Educate patients and their families on best practices for wound care, infection prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices to promote healing and prevent recurrence.
• Collaboration: Work closely with an interdisciplinary care team—including physicians, dietitians, physical therapists, and nursing staff—to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Infection Control and Compliance: Ensure all wound care practices adhere to infection control standards, regulatory guidelines, and facility protocols.
• Clinical Resource: S every wound care resource and support for nursing staff, assisting with training and guidance on wound care procedures.

Qualifications And Skills

• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the state of Wyoming (required).
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in wound care nursing or a related clinical specialty strongly preferred.
• Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required).
  • Wound care certification (WCC, CWCN, or equivalent) preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
  • Strong clinical knowledge of current wound care research, protocols, products, and prevention strategies.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift, push, and move equipment or patients as needed.
• Frequent standing, walking, and use of hands for dressing changes and assessments.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infection risks, and various clinical environments