NorthShore

RN - Wound Care - Days

NorthShore • $74K — $116K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Current Registered Nurse license in good standing.
  • Minimum one year of experience in an acute care setting.
  • Preferred Wound Care Certification or relevant clinical experience required.
  • Ambulatory care experience is desirable.
  • American Heart Association BLS Certification.
  • Ability to perform a two-person lift to an examination chair.

Responsibilities

  • Assess and evaluate patients with acute or chronic wounds.
  • Assess and evaluate patients with ostomies.
  • Initiate treatments including advanced modalities like skin substitutes and negative pressure wound therapy.
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure appropriate patient care.
  • Engage in case management for patient continuity of care.
  • Participate in quality improvement projects.

Benefits

  • Premium pay for eligible shifts including on-call and holiday work.
  • Incentive pay for select positions.
  • Annual increases based on performance evaluations.
  • Career pathways for professional growth and development.
  • Variety of medical, dental, pet, and vision insurance options.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Discounted parking for employees.
  • Wellness program savings plan available.
  • Health savings account options to manage healthcare expenses.
  • Retirement options with company matching contributions.
  • Paid time off and holiday pay offered.
  • Opportunities for community involvement and service.
Full Job Description
Hourly Pay Range:
$36.00 - $55.80 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:
  • Sign on bonus: None
  • Position: RN - Wound Care
  • Location: Chicago, IL
  • Full Time (40 hrs/week)
  • Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; rotating weekends of on-call/phone triage and rotating holiday coverage for inpatient
  • Required Travel: None


General Summary:

In the inpatient setting, the Wound Care Registered Nurse provides direct care for patients admitted to the hospital with wounds or who develop wounds during their stay. The RN accepts responsibility and accountability for assigned patients, assesses patients appropriately, initiates pressure injury prevention therapies and implements wound therapies. The RN acts as a resource to the unit-based nurses in the area of advanced wound treatment. Weekend on call and holiday duties shared among RN staff.

What you will do:
  • Assess and evaluate patients with acute or chronic wounds
  • Assess and evaluate patients with ostomies
  • Initiate treatments as ordered by the provider; including advanced modalities such as skin substitutes and negative pressure wound therapy
  • Collaborate with other health care providers as part of a team to ensure appropriate plan of care
  • Engage in case management for continuity of care for the patient
  • Participate in quality improvement projects


What you will need:
  • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Registered Nurse with current state license in good standing
  • One (1) year prior experience in an acute care setting
  • Wound Care Certification is preferred or direct, relevant clinical experience required.
  • Experience in ambulatory care desirable
  • American Heart Association BLS Certification
  • Able to complete a two-person lift to examination chair


Benefits (For full time or part time positions):
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Discounted Parking
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Community Involvement Opportunities


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