Wound Care Lead RN | Flexible Hours & Impact

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Oak Lawn, IL seeks a Wound Care Coordinator RN to lead wound and skin management across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role focuses on assessments, care planning, patient education, and interprofessional collaboration to improve outcomes.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop evidence-based care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to advance wound care practices.

Qualifications

• BSN degree and RN licensure required.
• Board Certification by 12/31/2015 or within two years of hire.
• 4 years of clinical RN experience in wound care.
• Education requirements if hired before 01/01/2012: Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Responds to consultation requests in a timely manner.
• Provides direct care to a select patient population.
• Performs a comprehensive assessment (patient and family).
• Develops a comprehensive care plan based on current theories and products.
• Demonstrates wound care techniques and educates patient/family.

Skills

Priority setting

Basic computer skills

Departmental management

Interpersonal communication

Education

BSN

Board Certification

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Oak Lawn, IL seeks a Wound Care Coordinator RN to lead wound and skin management across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role focuses on assessments, care planning, patient education, and interprofessional collaboration to improve outcomes.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop evidence-based care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to advance wound care practices.