Wound Registered Nurses (RN)

Pillar-of-Cedar-Valley; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental & Vision

Vacation plan

Paid time off

401K retirement

Same day pay

Positive work environment

Regular staff appreciation and recogn

Job summary

Pillar of Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Wound Care Registered Nurse to provide specialized nursing care for patients with acute and chronic wounds. You will assess, evaluate, treat, and monitor wounds with physicians, nurses, patients, and caregivers.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and knowledge of evidence-based wound prevention and treatment practices.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the applicable state.
• Wound care experience preferred.
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments and document findings.
• Develop and implement individualized wound care plans.
• Provide wound treatments including dressings and debridement as permitted.
• Monitor healing and adjust plans as clinically needed.
• Identify risk factors for pressure injuries and infection.
• Collaborate with physicians, dietitians, and therapists.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on wound care and prevention.
• Guide nursing staff on wound assessment and treatment techniques.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and progress notes.
• Follow infection control, safety, and facility policies.
• Participate in quality improvement for wound outcomes.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred

Job description

At Pillar of Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation, we love what we do and have fun while we're doing it! Working with our residents is an adventure. They've led amazing lives and have the stories to tell. Here, you'll join a community of incredible residents and a company dedicated to providing the highest quality of service and care. We value kind and compassionate care and respect our residents and staff like family.

Position Summary

The Wound Care Registered Nurse (Wound RN) is responsible for providing specialized nursing care to patients with acute and chronic wounds. The Wound RN assesses, evaluates, treats, and monitors wounds while developing individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, patients, and caregivers.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of evidence-based wound prevention and treatment practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments, including evaluation of wound type, size, depth, drainage, tissue characteristics, and surrounding skin.
• Develop and implement individualized wound care plans based on patient needs and current clinical standards.
• Provide wound treatments, including dressing changes, debridement as permitted by scope of practice, and other prescribed therapies.
• Monitor wound healing and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Identify and address risk factors for pressure injuries, skin breakdown, infection, and delayed wound healing.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, dietitians, physical therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding wound care, pressure injury prevention, nutrition, mobility, skin care, and signs of infection.
• Provide guidance and education to nursing staff regarding wound assessment, prevention, and treatment techniques.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including wound measurements, photographs when applicable, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Follow infection prevention, safety, regulatory, and facility policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to wound outcomes and patient safety.
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based wound care practices, products, and technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Vacation plan
• Paid time off
• 401K retirement
• Same day pay
• Positive work environment
• Regular staff appreciation and recognition

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Previous clinical nursing experience required; wound care experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to prioritize care and manage multiple patients and clinical responsibilities.

Pillar of Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment; free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.