Registered Nurse - Wound Care

About the Role

Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the wound care team. This part-time position involves conducting detailed physical exams, evaluating and managing patients with wounds, and extensive case management.

Schedule

Part-time, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - 8am-4pm

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document detailed physical exams.
• Evaluate and manage patients with wounds, including assessing and providing for wound care needs post-discharge.
• Collaborate with providers, physicians, physical therapists, and other medical personnel.
• Order equipment and supplies as needed.
• Educate patients and families about chronic wounds and maintain appropriate follow-up care.
• Manage in-patients and out-patients with complex wounds, treating patients through clinical pathways and following standards of care.
• Educate and support in-patient nurses on maintenance of skin integrity, prevention, and treatment of skin breakdown and wounds.
• Adhere to hospital nursing practice standards, demonstrating appropriate history and physical assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Implement appropriate nursing actions for each identified patient.
• Perform thorough history and physical exams on every patient in the wound center.
• Make decisions reflecting knowledge of facts and sound judgment.
• Include patient and/or family in discussions about planned patient care and expected outcomes, and document accordingly.
• Utilize a multidisciplinary approach to facilitate delivery of patient care.
• Evaluate patient and family understanding of instructions and provide written instructions and materials.
• Review preventative health measures with patients and families, documenting understanding of instructions.
• Complete all charts and forms accurately and timely.
• Provide knowledgeable and concise patient reports to others, demonstrating awareness of the patient’s overall condition.
• Initiate Clinical Pathways/Plan of Care on appropriate patient populations at the first visit.
• Update and initiate Care Plans and Pathways as changes in patient needs are assessed.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Delaware.
• ASN required, BSN preferred, from an accredited school of nursing.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience, preferably in Wound Care.
• Wound Care certification preferred; will consider those with experience and able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage.
• Paid time off.
• 403B retirement plan.
• Education assistance.
• Voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Referral Rewards Program.

About Us

For more than 90 years, Saint Francis Hospital has served the Wilmington community and Northern New Castle County by providing compassionate healthcare of the highest quality. Founded by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia in 1924, Saint Francis heeds a particular call to serve those in need, regardless of religion, race, color, creed, or economic status.

Rooted in our mission and core values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.