Wound Care & Admissions Nurse

Position Summary

We are seeking an Admissions & Wound Care Nurse (RN) to join our clinical team. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering evidence-based wound care in a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities

Admission Coordination

• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team (nursing, therapy, dietary, social services) to prepare for the resident’s arrival.
• Ensure the appropriate room, equipment, and staff are ready.
• Provide orientation to the resident and family upon admission (policies, routines, rights, and expectations).
• Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' wounds and overall health status to determine appropriate and individualized treatment plans.

Pre-Admission & Referral Management

• Review incoming referrals from hospitals, clinics, or other facilities.
• Communicate with physicians and discharge planners to gather medical history, current care needs, and treatment plans.
• Dressing and Wound Care: Clean, dress, and manage wounds using sterile techniques, including performing or assisting with debridement when necessary.
• Treatment Planning: Develop and implement tailored wound care plans based on best practices, current research, and clinical evaluation.
• Monitoring and Documentation: Monitor and document wound healing progress accurately, updating care plans as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Patient and Caregiver Education: Educate patients and their families on best practices for wound care, infection prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices to promote healing and prevent recurrence.
• Collaboration: Work closely with an interdisciplinary care team - including physicians, dietitians, physical therapists, and nursing staff - to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Infection Control and Compliance: Ensure all wound care practices adhere to infection control standards, regulatory guidelines, and facility protocols.
• Clinical Resource: Serve as a wound care resource and support for nursing staff, assisting with training and guidance on wound care procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the state of Wyoming (required).
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in wound care nursing or a related clinical specialty strongly preferred.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required).
• Wound care certification (WCC, CWCN, or equivalent) preferred or willingness to obtain.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Strong clinical knowledge of current wound care research, protocols, products, and prevention strategies.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift, push, and move equipment or patients as needed.
• Frequent standing, walking, and use of hands for dressing changes and assessments.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infection risks, and various clinical environments