Wound Care Nurse

• Wound Care Certification preferred

• Administrative duties as assigned.

• Must be willing to be on call once every 4 weeks.

The Wound Care Nurse makes a difference by -

The Wound Care Nurse works in harmony with the nursing staff assessing, treating, and creating care plans for patients with complex wounds, ostomies, and/or continence conditions. If you are a Wound Care Nurse with a true passion for patient care and compassion for others and a commitment to teamwork, apply today!

• Provide consultation and direct assistance in the management of patients with altered skin integrity (pressure necrosis, wounds, fistulas, etc).

• Offer in-service programs as needed to assist nursing, rehabilitation and medical staff to maintain knowledge and competence in wound care.

• Collect, analyze and document information and statistics related to wounds in the facility, as well as perform clinical evaluations for potential wound admissions.

You could be a great fit if you have these things:

• Must be a licensed RN or LPN in good standing with the state (as required)

• 1-2 years wound care experience required

• Wound Care Certification (WOCN) preferred

• 1+ years of long term care experience preferred

BENEFITS:

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive hourly rate; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts

• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off

• New Pet Insurance Discount available

• DailyPay option available! - Get your pay, when you need it.

• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction

• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts

• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)

• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees' hardship/crisis fund

• Farmers GroupSelect Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available - payroll deduction!

• In-facility education programs and more!

Edgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center- 1101 Windbell Dr. Mesquite, TX 75149

Edgewood Rehabilitation and Care Center is a 142-bed skilled nursing facility located in Mesquite, Texas. As the newest facility to arrive in Mesquite, our team is excited to bring new services to our community; especially our Pulmonary Unit! Our staff is recognized for its quality clinical practices, positive patient outcomes, and innovative therapies- all while being friendly and attentive. Our staff trained provides medical and clinical care for individuals with a broad range of needs, from basic assistance with activities of daily living to residents needing complex medical care.

• Drug Free, Smoke-Free Workplace, Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets