Registered Nurse Wound Care

Prime Healthcare Kansas City, KS 66112, US

Overview

Employment Type: Full Time (No weekends or call)

Shifts Available: Days (Monday – Friday)

Hours: 8-hour shifts – 8:30am to 4:30pm

Location: Providence Medical Center - Kansas City, KS

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance options

Many other amazing benefits

We are seeking a Wound Care RN, sometimes referred to as a Wound Care Clinical Coordinator, Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) Nurse Coordinator, or Wound Care RN Coordinator. The Wound Care RN Clinical Coordinator in our hospital will oversee the assessment, treatment, and prevention of complex wounds, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient care. They also educate staff, monitor outcomes, and develop protocols to improve wound healing and reduce complications.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

Perform comprehensive assessments and provide expert management of complex wounds, including pressure injuries, surgical wounds, diabetic ulcers, and other skin integrity issues

Collaborate closely with physicians, dietitians, physical and occupational therapists, and nursing staff to develop and coordinate individualized wound care plans

Deliver education and hands-on training to clinical staff on evidence-based wound prevention techniques, treatment protocols, and the appropriate use of wound care products

Track wound healing progress through detailed documentation, data analysis, and reporting to support patient outcomes and care quality

Lead hospital-wide efforts to ensure compliance with CMS guidelines, infection control standards, and best practices while developing protocols and driving initiatives to reduce hospital-acquired pressure injuries
Collaborate on Performance Improvement Projects within the Wound Care department
Work with providers on plans of care for patients

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

1. Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the state.2. BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.3. ACLS within 30 days of hire.4. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.5. Previous Wound care knowledge and or experience preferred (1 Year).

6. Wound, Ostomy, Continence (WOC) or (WCC) Board Certification preferred.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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