Wound Care Nurse

Holy Cross Health; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Maryland seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team. This role focuses on wound, skin, and ostomy care, requiring strong assessment skills and clinical leadership. The ideal candidate will be responsible for comprehensive patient assessments and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care. Qualification includes current RN licensure and BLS certification, fostering a diverse and inclusive health environment.

Qualifications

• Current licensure by Maryland Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS trained and certified.
• Successful completion of a refresher program in nursing if required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive skin, wound, and ostomy assessments.
• Collaborates with medical professionals to ensure quality patient care.
• Involves family and outside agencies in patient care as needed.

Skills

Assessment skills

Clinical leadership

Patient education

Basic computer skills

Education

Current RN licensure in Maryland

BLS Certification

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Demonstrates wound, skin, & ostomy care expertise and clinical leadership. Conducts comprehensive skin, wound and ostomy assessments and develops plan of care for patients of all age groups. Provides wound, skin and ostomy education to patients, family members, providers and all other members of the health care team.

WCC Certification required within six months of hire.

General Summary:

Is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and if necessary, delegating patient care to a specified group of patients. Collaborates with physicians, medical professionals and other staff to ensure the quality of care given. Provides care for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patient (as defined in the unit scope of care). Utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient’s age to ensure that care provided meets the unique, physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Involves appropriate parties (i.e. patient’s family or guardian, outside agencies) in the assessment, treatment and continuing care of the patient as needed.

Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

Minimum licensure/certification required (if applicable):

Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse

BLS trained

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

Successful completion of a refresher program in nursing if applicant has not had a minimum of 1000 hours of direct patient care experience within the past 5 years

Demonstration of acceptable performance in administering medications according to Holy Cross Hospital’s standards within the probationary period

Basic computer skills, to include data entry and retrieval

Reads, writes, speaks, and comprehends English language

Must have visual and auditory acuity

Must have the ability to coordinate eyes and hands quickly and accurately

Working Conditions:

May be required to lift up to 35 pounds as determined by the nature of the nursing unit. Must be able to push, pull, lift patients. Must be able to push, pull, lift, and move patient care equipment, i.e.: beds/stretchers. Must be able to bend body downward at the waist and be able to kneel. Must be able to utilize a computer for periods of time throughout the shift, dependant upon the specific position.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to the Director of Senior Services

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.