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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 blood borne pathogens, infection risks, and various clinical environments.