Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care
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Job Location:
Germantown, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care
Job Type: Full Time Days
$5000 Sign on Bonus
Your experience matters
At Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Germantown 64-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness.
Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke brain injury neurological conditions trauma spinal cord injury amputation and orthopedic injury.
Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Germantown strives to maximize the health function and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.
How youll contribute
Youll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
- Competitive paid time off for full-time employees
- Income-protection programs such as life accident critical-injury insurance short- and long-term disability and identity theft coverage
- Tuition reimbursement loan assistance and 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program including mental physical and financial wellness
- Professional development and growth opportunities
Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) Position Summary
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.
Additional Information
Requires strong assessment planning and communication skills.
Must be able to collaborate across disciplines to ensure continuity of care.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.
Qualifications and requirements:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Wound Ostomy Care Nurse program.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in wound care required.
- License: Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
- Certifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required; ACLS preferred; WOCN certification preferred.
About our Health System
Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Germantown 64-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital is a part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed tomaking communities healthierwith acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.
EEOC Statement
Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Germantown is an Equal Opportunity Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Germantownis 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
