Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care

About the role

Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 57-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.

Responsibilities

• 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 patient's 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.

Requirements

• Requires strong assessment, planning, and communication skills.
• Must be able to collaborate across disciplines to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program, accredited by the Tennessee State Board of Nursing, and all other appropriate accreditation required to obtain Registered Nursing license.
• 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.
• Candidate will be expected to obtain WOCN Certification after one year of employment in role, if not previously certified.

Additional Information

The 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.

What We Offer

• 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.

About Our Health System

Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital is a 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 milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Knoxville 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.

Lifepoint Health

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 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.