Wound Care Nurse (RN) - PRN

Select Medical; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading critical illness recovery hospital is seeking a Wound Care Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate and excellent patient care. The role involves implementing skin preservation strategies and ensuring compliance with wound care protocols, with opportunities for advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

401k eligibility for part-time employees

Employee assistance program for part-time staff

Extensive orientation program

Qualifications

• Valid State RN License required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained by start date.
• Wound care training must be completed within the first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor skin preservation strategies.
• Organize multidisciplinary wound rounds for high-risk patients.
• Provide hands-on wound care for difficult and non-healing wounds.

Skills

Patient Care

Wound Care

Compassion

Education

AD (Associate's degree in Nursing)

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Job description

Overview

Position: Wound Care Nurse Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Pittsburgh

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 401k 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

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 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.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans