Registered Nurse Wound Care

Prime Healthcare Kansas City, KS 66112, US

Overview

Department: Wound Care Clinic

Employment Type: Full Time (No weekends or call)

Shifts Available: Days (Monday – Friday)

Hours: 8 to 10 hour shifts – flexible scheduling

Location: Providence Medical Center - Kansas City, KS

The Wound Care RN 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. BCLS (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).

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

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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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