Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care

• Assess, evaluate, and document patients' wounds and skin integrity.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized wound care treatment plans.
• Perform wound care treatments, dressing changes, and other specialized nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote optimal healing.
• Educate patients and families on wound care management, prevention, and follow-up care.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Promote infection prevention, patient safety, and compliance with hospital policies and clinical standards.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years clinical nursing practice. Demonstrated competency in area of expertise.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 2 years related experience
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse; Board certification as a Certified Wound and Ostomy Nurse (CWON).
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Completion of a U.S.-based Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (WOCN)-accredited WOC or Enterostomal Therapy Nursing Education Program.
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.