Wound Care Nurse (RN) - PRN

Select Specialty Hospital; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 38,572 - 57,859; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Nashville, TN seeks a Wound Care Nurse (RN) for PRN/Per Diem shifts. The role focuses on organizing wound and skin rounds, providing hands-on wound care, and serving as a wound care resource for the hospital staff.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree in Nursing, 1 year of related experience, and a valid RN license with BLS by start date. Wound care training must be completed within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• AD (Associate's) required.
• 1 year of related experience required.
• Valid State RN License.
• BLS certification by start date.
• Must complete wound care training in first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on wound care for difficult and non-healing wounds.
• Coordinate and organize multidisciplinary wound and skin rounds weekly for high-risk patients.
• Serve as a resource to hospital staff on wound and skin care issues.
• Ensure all wound and skin care protocols are approved by medical staff.
• Ensure regulatory requirements for wound care are met.

Skills

Wound care

Nursing

Patient care

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Position: Wound Care Nurse Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Nashville, TN

Schedule: PRN/Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world‑class inpatient post‑ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Wound Care Nurses (RNs) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication, which could lead to potential full‑time opportunities.
• Foster Well‑Being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well‑being of you and your family members. Part‑time/Per‑Diem positions are eligible for 401(k) based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part‑time employees.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• AD (Associate's degree in Nursing) required.
• One (1) year of related experience required.
• Valid State RN License.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Must complete wound care training in the first 90 days in the role.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred.