Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care
Shift: Full Time Days 7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri with weekend requirements as needed.
Your experience matters
At Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital we put your well-being first-because when youre taken care of you can take even better care of others. Here youre not just valued as an employee but as a person. As a Registered Nurse joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How youll contribute - The Wound Care Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering specialized wound care services including patient assessment direct care clinical staff education and family instruction to ensure effective treatment outcomes and support rehabilitation goals.
Essential Functions
- Perform patient assessments to identify wound care needs and appropriate interventions.
- Evaluate patient progress and wound healing outcomes adjusting care plans as needed.
- Initiate and implement nursing interventions tailored to the patients condition.
- Provide direct wound care based on patient condition and age-specific needs.
- Educate patients and families on wound care procedures prevention strategies and discharge instructions.
- Provide clinical staff education related to wound care treatment plans procedures and best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees and more.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Qualifications and requirements:
Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. Graduate of an accredited Wound Ostomy Care Nurse program.
Current state licensure as Registered Nurse.
CPR/BCLS certification. ACLS preferred.
WOCN certification preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in wound care required.
Additional Information
- Requires strong assessment planning and communication skills.
- Must be able to collaborate across disciplines to ensure continuity of care.
About Us
Central Texas Rehabilitation is a 50 bed hospital located in Austin Texas and is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.
EEOC Statement
Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more
