Wound Care Nurse — Hyperbaric & Patient Advocacy

Mount Nittany Health; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Nittany Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Wound Care Center in State College, PA. The role reports to the Manager and Nursing Supervisor and requires delivering care aligned with nursing standards and center goals.

The RN provides coverage for the hyperbaric chamber, demonstrates strong organizational and teamwork abilities, and maintains professional standards with ongoing documentation and patient education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Two years clinical experience.
• Medical surgical, home health, or wound care experience preferred.
• Wound Care Certification preferred.
• Ability to write reports and respond to questions from clients and the public.
• Must use Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care.
• Provides case management for patients.
• Provides specific assessments according to protocols and procedures.
• Acts as patient advocate in the delivery and coordination of patient care.
• Plans and organizes care with physician guidance during clinic sessions.
• Attends scheduled clinics and manages multiple patients with high energy and organization.
• Collaborates with other health care providers regarding clinic and patient needs.
• Effectively communicates with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Monitors the cases of patients for whom the Nurse is responsible.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Proficiency with MS Outlook

Proficiency with MS Word

Proficiency with MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combo of education and experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mount Nittany Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Wound Care Center in State College, PA. The role reports to the Manager and Nursing Supervisor and requires delivering care aligned with nursing standards and center goals.

The RN provides coverage for the hyperbaric chamber, demonstrates strong organizational and teamwork abilities, and maintains professional standards with ongoing documentation and patient education.