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Deaconess Health System

Registered Nurse - Wound Care Inpatient (RN)

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What they do

A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.

$72,674 / year median in Kentucky

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

The Inpatient WOC Nurse acts as the hospital's primary internal authority for skin integrity, ostomy management, and containment strategies. The primary objective is to execute highly technical bedside assessments, direct advanced therapies, and oversee the selection of specialized medical products and therapeutic surfaces. Additionally, this role serves as a crucial educator, providing hands-on training and comprehensive discharge planning to ensure patients and their families safely transition to independent home care.
Required:
Certifications/Licenses/Experience:
Active Registered Nurse (RN) in Indiana and Kentucky, or a compact license Bachelor's Degree Within two (2) years of hire, wound, ostomy, and continence nursing specialty certifications from a WOCN Society accredited program
Preferred Certification/License/Experience:
BSN Floats to
Campuses:
Midtown, Gateway, Henderson