Registered Nurse Wound Care
Ascension · Winchester, IN · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Location: Winchester, IN | Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Randolph | Department/Speciality: Wound Care | Schedule: Days | PRN
About the role
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized wound care treatment plans based on comprehensive patient assessments
- Perform detailed wound evaluations, including staging, measurement, and ongoing reassessment of healing progress
- Monitor, document, and communicate changes in wound status and overall patient condition
- Execute physician and nursing orders related to wound treatments, advanced dressings, and therapeutic interventions
Requirements
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted)
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 year of infusion experience preferred
- Strong IV therapy and venous access skills (including difficult starts)
- Infusion administration and monitoring (biologics, antibiotics, hydration, home infusion, oncology, outpatient infusion)
- Wound assessment and basic wound care competency (compression, dressing selection, documentation)
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills—recognizes early changes and escalates appropriately
- Comfortable with outpatient work-flows, time management, and quick room turnover
- Accurate documentation and comfort with EMR use
- Knowledge of infection prevention standards and safe medication practices
Benefits
- Retirement: 403(b) plan
- Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources