Wound Care RN - Day Shift with Growth & Benefits

Prime Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Inpatient Wound Care department in Chicago, IL. The role involves direct patient care, wound assessment, dressing changes, and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff on day shifts.

The ideal candidate holds a valid RN license, BLS, and wound care knowledge, with acute care experience; WOC/WCC board certification is preferred. The hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN license issued by the state.
• BLS certification at hire and maintained.
• Wound care certification within first year of hire.
• Wound, Ostomy, Continence (WOC) or (WCC) board certification preferred.
• Acute care hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care in the inpatient wound care department.
• Assess skin condition and monitor wound status; implement dressing changes per physician orders.
• Coordinate wound care with physicians, nursing staff and other departments; participate in committee meetings.

Skills

BLS certification

Wound care knowledge

Acute care hospital experience

Education

Registered Nurse license (state)

WOC or WCC board certification

Job description

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Inpatient Wound Care department in Chicago, IL. The role involves direct patient care, wound assessment, dressing changes, and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff on day shifts.

The ideal candidate holds a valid RN license, BLS, and wound care knowledge, with acute care experience; WOC/WCC board certification is preferred. The hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities.