Registered Nurse Wound Care
Job Title
- Registered Nurse - Wound Care
Location
- Kansas City, MO
Schedule / Job Type
- Full-time, Days
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive wound care to patients, including colostomy, ileostomy, and ostomy management.
- Perform assessments and apply appropriate treatment plans for pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, neuropathic, and arterial ulcers.
- Manage wound debridement using various agents and techniques, including hydrocolloids, enzymatic, and autolytic methods.
- Implement infection control protocols, isolation precautions, and patient/family education to support healing and prevent complications.
- Utilize advanced wound care equipment such as VAC therapy, wound vacs, and dressing changes, ensuring proper documentation and wound culture collection.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and float between departments as needed, adhering to scope of practice.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Wound Care Certification (WCC).
- Experience with colostomy, ileostomy, and ostomy management.
- Knowledge of wound assessment, dressing selection, and infection control procedures.
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior wound care experience in a hospital or clinical setting.
- Familiarity with advanced wound treatment modalities and equipment.
- Ability to educate patients and families about wound management and prevention.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to provide specialized wound care in a supportive team environment.
- Flexibility to work scheduled shifts with guaranteed hours.
Career Consultation
Didn’t find the job you were looking for? Let’s talk! If you have clinical experience in Education or Healthcare, schedule a free career consultation with one of our recruiters.