Job Description

Join Our Healthcare Team and Make a Difference!

At SSM Health DePaul Hospital, we believe that nursing is more than just a job; it's a calling. We are looking for a dedicated Wound Care Registered Nurse to implement and evaluate our evidence-based wound and ostomy care programs, ensuring exceptional clinical outcomes for our patients.

Position Overview:

As a Wound Care Registered Nurse, your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting thorough evaluations of patients across all age groups who are referred for wound, ostomy, and continence care; collaborating with healthcare professionals to facilitate timely interventions.
• Utilizing the nursing process to create, communicate, and implement personalized care plans for patients at risk of skin breakdown; following up to assess care effectiveness.
• Performing pre-operative stoma site marking and assisting with debridement procedures as per provider orders.
• Designing comprehensive patient and family education on wound and ostomy management tailored to individual learning needs and cultural beliefs.
• Coordinating discharge plans that incorporate ongoing wound and ostomy care needs and communicating effectively with all team members involved.
• Staying updated with the latest research to inform best practices in wound, ostomy, and continence care, contributing to the development of policies and standards.
• Participating in resource utilization evaluations to optimize wound and ostomy product usage and support services.
• Engaging in the education of multidisciplinary team members regarding effective management of wounds, ostomies, and continence issues.
• Maintaining a safe and alert working environment at all times.
• Carrying out additional relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Experience:
No prior experience is required.

Physical Requirements:
Your role will involve:

• Continuous communication through speaking and listening.
• Regular standing and walking.
• Lifting and carrying objects up to 25 lbs frequently; occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent use of vision and sensory skills for patient evaluations.
• Occasional driving and movement of patients.

Licensure and Certifications:
Must possess the following certifications based on your state of work location:
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) by the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Registered Nurse (RN) license from the appropriate state regulatory body or a Compact state.

Work Schedule: Day Shift (40 hours per week).

Benefits:
SSM Health values our employees by offering:

• Paid Parental Leave: One week of paid leave for eligible team members.
• Flexible Payment Options: Access to earned pay before payday for eligible hourly employees.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: Upfront tuition coverage for eligible team members.

SSM Health is committed to diversity and provides equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional healthcare!

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