Registered Nurse Inpt Wound Care

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Wound Care

$6,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

Full-Time 8a – 5p

Shift Times May Vary

Serve as the clinical resource and consultant for acute and rehabilitative for patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems, such as alterations in skin, wounds, draining wounds/fistulas, dermal wounds, ostomies, and incontinence.

• Collaborates and consults with physicians, clinical staff, patients, and families to assist in developing and implementing the wound ostomy continence plan of care.

• Serves as a resource to staff for patient care needs.

• Assists in education of patients and families.

• Participates in clinical research and evidence-based practice as it relates to wound Ostomy continence patient care.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited institution.

• Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required.

• A minimum of five years of related experience is required for this position.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire. 

• Certification in Wound and Ostomy Care required within two years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent experience in specialty preferred.

Benefits:

• ​Tuition Assistance reimbursement program 

• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire 

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

• Bereavement Leave (includes pets) 

• Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement plans with company match

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.