RN Wound Ostomy

WK Medical Center in Shreveport, LA is seeking a full-time, day-shift Wound Care Nurse (RN) to join our team.

Why Choose Us?

• Patient-Centered Care: Deliver exceptional wound care services that promote healing, comfort, and improved quality of life for patients.
• Clinical Excellence: Play a vital role in preventing complications, reducing hospital-acquired pressure injuries, and improving patient outcomes.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work in a culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous learning where every team member is valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments, evaluate and document wounds, pressure injuries, ostomies, and other skin integrity concerns, and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide evidence-based wound care treatments, dressing selection, and therapeutic interventions to promote optimal healing.
• Educate patients and caregivers on wound prevention, treatment plans, nutrition, and self-care techniques.
• Serve as a wound care resource for nursing staff and healthcare providers regarding best practices in skin and wound management.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, dietitians, and nursing staff to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Lead and support pressure injury prevention programs and skin care initiatives throughout the organization.
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory standards, policies, and evidence-based guidelines.

Skills

• Strong assessment, communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining excellent collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience in wound care, medical-surgical nursing, or related clinical specialty preferred.
• Wound Care Certification (WCC, CWON, CWCN, or equivalent) preferred or willingness to obtain certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of wound assessment, treatment modalities, and pressure injury prevention.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, and more).
• Opportunities for professional growth and wound care certification support.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.