Wound Nurse RN

Wounds we regularly treat include:

• Venous leg ulcers
• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Arterial ulcers
• Pressure ulcers
• Non-healing surgical wounds
• Non-healing traumatic wounds
• Burns

Wound care services and wound treatments we offer include:

• Diabetic foot care
• Compression therapy
• Negative pressure wound therapy
• Bioengineered skin substitutes
• Bedside wound debridement
• Advanced wound care products
• Limb preservation services

• Education: 2 Year / Associate Degree, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
• Experience: 2 years, required.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN license in appropriate state, required. Wound Certification, preferred.
• Additional Skills (required):
  • Excellent oral and written communication, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Must be able to provide care with minimal supervision.
• Additional Skills (preferred):
  • Wound certification.
  • Expertise with advanced wound care products and techniques.

• Wound Assessment & Treatment: Conducting comprehensive assessments of wounds (measuring size, tracking healing, assessing infection) and implementing treatment plans, including cleaning and complex dressing changes.
  
• Specialized Procedures: Performing debridement, applying specialized dressings, and managing negative pressure wound therapy.
  
• Patient & Caregiver Education: Teaching patients and families how to manage wounds at home, prevent future injuries, manage infection risk, and handle equipment.
  
• Documentation & Collaboration: Maintaining accurate electronic health records, updating care plans, and collaborating with physicians, vascular specialists, and other care team members.
  
• Diabetic Foot Care: Performing routine foot assessments and preventive care for patients with diabetes.
  
• Clinical Equipment Management: Safely operating, cleaning, and managing inventory for specialized wound care equipment and supplies.