Wound Care Nurse

Owenton Health; Owenton (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a caring and family-oriented healthcare facility as a Wound Care Nurse. This role focuses on the specialized management of wound care, ensuring patients receive the best treatment for healing. Work in a supportive environment that values growth, community involvement, and staff appreciation. With opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive benefits package, you'll be part of a team that truly feels like home. Experience the warmth and positivity that sets this facility apart, where your contributions make a real difference in the lives of residents and the community.

Benefits

Quarterly Micro Raises

Bucket List Rewards Program

Career Growth Opportunities

Monthly Staff Appreciation Events

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Retirement Savings Plan

DailyPay Option

Uniforms Offered

Qualifications

• Requires LPN or RN license and wound care experience.
• Ability to assess, treat, and monitor wounds effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and treat various types of wounds efficiently.
• Create and implement treatment plans for wound care.

Skills

Wound Care Management

Patient Assessment

Infection Monitoring

Treatment Plan Implementation

Education

LPN or RN License

Wound Care Certification

Experience in Long Term Care

Job description

Owenton Healthcare and Rehabilitation is seeking a Wound Care Nurse!

At Owenton Healthcare and Rehab, we believe in more than just providing care—we believe in creating a family. Nestled in the heart of a small, tight-knit community, our facility reflects the close bonds and supportive atmosphere that make Owenton special. Our team members love working here because it feels like home, where everyone is family-oriented, flexible, and understanding. We nurture our staff and residents alike, offering opportunities for growth, experience, and fun. Whether it's learning from our residents, giving back to the community, or participating in our regular events and activities, there’s always something fulfilling to be part of at Owenton. Join us and experience the warmth, positivity, and togetherness that make our facility truly unique.

We offer our staff:

• Quarterly Micro Raises: Consistently rewarding exceptional performance with quarterly salary increases. Eligible for up to 5.5% raise per year!
• Bucket List Rewards Program: Unique rewards program celebrating milestones and achievements.
• Career Growth Opportunities: We prioritize internal growth and advancement.
• Monthly Staff Appreciation Events: Celebrating our staff's hard work and dedication with parties, giveaways, and prizes.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health, dental, and vision insurance to support our employees' well-being.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program: Supporting continuous learning and career advancement with financial assistance.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Offering a 401K plan for long-term financial security.
• DailyPay Option: Offering flexibility with daily access to earned wages.
• Uniforms Offered: Ensuring a unified workplace environment.

The Wound Care Nurse specializes in the proper management of wound care by treating and monitoring wounds that are the result of disease, injury, or medical treatments.

The job requires that the nurse assist with providing care that quickly and safely heal various types of wounds, including surgical openings, ulcers, bed sores, feeding tube sites, and abscesses. Their work requires that they assess the wounds, create and implement treatments plans, monitor infections and signs of various infections, and clean wounds.

Wound Care Nurse Licenses/Certification:

• Current valid LPN or RN license in State
• Previous wound care experience
• Wound care certification is preferred
• At least one year of LPN or RN experience in a Long Term Care Setting preferred

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.