Registered Nurse Wound Care

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

Responsibilities

• 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

• Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the state.
• BCLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS within 30 days of hire.
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• Previous Wound care knowledge and or experience preferred (1 Year).