Wound Care Nurse (RN) - Per Diem/PRN

Select Medical; Chester (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Start Strong Program

401(k) with company match

Opportunities for advancement

Team of over 44,000 care professionals

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation – Welkind in Chester, NJ seeks a Wound Care Nurse (RN) for per diem shifts. You will preserve skin integrity, coordinate wound rounds, and provide hands-on care for challenging wounds in an inpatient rehab setting.

The role requires a valid RN license and BLS, hospital nursing experience, and strong organizational skills. Per diem schedule spans weekdays and weekends with 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM availability, offering a $54 hourly wage plus shift differential.

Qualifications

• Valid State RN License
• BLS required at hire
• Previous hospital nursing experience required
• Excellent presentation skills and organizational skills required

Responsibilities

• Preserving the integrity of the skin by implementing and monitoring skin preservation strategies.
• Ensuring all wound and skin care protocols are approved by the medical staff.
• Organizing multidisciplinary wound and skin rounds on a weekly basis for high-risk patients and patients with current pressure ulcers and other significant wounds.
• Providing hands-on wound care for all difficult and non-healing wounds.
• Serving as a resource to all hospital staff on all issues related to wound and skin care.
• Ensuring all regulatory requirements are met

Skills

RN license

BLS certified

Hospital nursing experience

Job description

Overview

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Position: Wound Care Nurse (RN)

Location: 201 Pleasant Hill Rd, Chester, NJ 07930 (MORRIS COUNTY)

Schedule: Per Diem (PRN) 8:00AM - 4:30pm (weekdays and weekends)

Compensation: $54.00 hourly +Shift Differential

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care tobest address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries,spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

We support your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong : Orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan (Part-Time or Per Diem, are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year)
• Opportunity for Advancement : Demonstrate your skills and dedication, which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Preserving the integrity of the skin by implementing and monitoring skin preservation strategies.
• Ensuring all wound and skin care protocols are approved by the medical staff.
• Organizing multidisciplinary wound and skin rounds on a weekly basis for high-risk patients and patients with current pressure ulcers and other significant wounds.
• Providing hands-on wound care for all difficult and non-healing wounds.
• Serving as a resource to all hospital staff on all issues related to wound and skin care.
• Ensuring all regulatory requirements are met

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Valid State RN License required
• BLS required at hire
• Previous hospital nursing experience required
• Excellent presentation skills and organizational skills required

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN or enrollment in a BSN program preferred
• WCC, CWCN, CWOCN, or CWS preferred

Additional Data

Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process, to be completed before an employee's first day of work.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Location : Location US-NJ-Chester

Job ID 390003

Position Type Per Diem

Experience (Years) 1

Category Registered Nurse

Company Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - Welkind (Chester)