RN - Wound Care

Job description

We are looking for a reliable RN (Registered Nurse)/LPN Licensed Practical Nurse to help with Woundcare visits. Not all nursing paths are the same some are genuinely better. No doubt, nursing is a demanding profession, but as an RN/LPN for Interim HealthCare Staffing, you'll have total control over your schedule and the assignments you work!

As the nation's first healthcare staffing company, Interim HealthCare Staffing has created a career path for RNs/LPNs that makes work-life balance achievable and rewarding. Since 1966, we've been helping nurses pursue their calling to care for others without compromising their personal priorities. If you're ready to experience the flexibility and fulfillment that healthcare staffing offers, you are made for this!

Compensation & Benefits:

• Wage of $50-$70 per Visit

• Paid weekly

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

• Flexible work schedule

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Responsibilities:

Wound care nurses specialize in assessing and treating patients with complex wounds, ostomies, or continence conditions. They work closely with members of patient care teams to ensure that personalized treatment plans are followed correctly in order to prevent future infection or injury. Common types of complex patient wounds include ulcers, burns, pressure injuries, diabetic foot wounds and skin tears.

Typical duties of a wound care nurse include:

Assessing and monitoring wounds

• Cleaning and bandaging wounds

• Working collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to determine if additional treatments or changes in care are required

• Educating patients and caretakers on wound care, infection and injury prevention, and pressure ulcer (bed sore) care

• Writing orders to expedite wound healing and avoid skin breakdown

In addition to these duties, wound care nurses often serve as advocates, wellness educators, and cheerleaders for their patients, especially for those who frequently require relatively painful procedures or surgeries. This specialty requires a combination of patience, empathy and ambition in order to stay up-to-date on best practices and to help patients overcome physical and mental hurdles.

Skills

• Proven experience as RN/LPN or similar role

• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team

• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices

• Excellent knowledge of medical terminology

• Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry

• Perfect physical condition and stamina

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Compassionate and able to handle stress

• Successful completion of RN/LPN license program is a must

A few must-haves for Nurses:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and active RN/LPN license in Missouri

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a medical facility

• CPR certification

• Knowledge of state and federal healthcare laws and regulations

• Demonstrated clinical proficiency, critical thinking skills, good communicator and compassionate

Why Work for Interim HealthCare Staffing?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare Staffing is the nation's first healthcare staffing company and a leading employer of Registered Nurses (RNs)/Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to nurses is expressed through our passion to put patients first; a culture that values and appreciates nurses; and our ongoing efforts to advocate for nurses in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work. Join a nationwide network of RNs/LPNs who have discovered the balance and fulfillment that healthcare staffing brings.

EEOC Statement:

Interim HealthCare of Fenton, MO is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions are based on job-related factors. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations governing employment discrimination in every location in which we operate.