Wound Care Registered Nurse Gateway Rehab

Wound Care Registered Nurse Full Time Gateway Rehab

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COME BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH VIBRA HEALTHCARE! We are seeking a Wound Care Registered Nurse to join our team! New Clinical Career Ladder for Full Time Employees! Grow your career with Vibra.

Participants in the Clinical Career Ladder are eligible for pay increases after successful completion of the Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert Levels.

Gateway Rehab, located in Florence, KY is a 40 bed inpatient rehab providing rehabilitative services to people recovering from disabilities caused by injuries or illnesses. We help our patients regain their physical or cognitive abilities so they can return home at their highest level of independence. As a smaller, specialized hospital, we offer an opportunity to work in a fast‑paced and friendly work environment where you really get to know your patients and their families.

Develops, implements, and evaluates a plan of care of assigned patients with wound care needs and families. Provides education on wound, ostomy and skin integrity issues for patients, families and nursing staff. The provision of care includes direct care along with the delegation and supervision of all nursing care. Specific components of the Registered Nurse role include demonstrating clinical competence, managing patient care, improving quality of care, establishing professional relationships and utilizing professional skills, fulfilling responsibilities of the role of the hospital, and developing clinical expertise per specialty.

• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment required.
• Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor required.
• One (1) year of experience in wound care required.
• Certification in Wound Care within 6 months of hire preferred.

• Certification in Wound Care within 6 months of hire preferred.
• Previous experience working in wound care or demonstrated interest and aptitude in wound care skills. Identify learning needs and teach patients and families.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals.
• Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to identify and implement components of the nursing process; strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions (Word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, etc.).
• Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

• Medical PPO high and low deductible plans / HSA options as well as HMO options in some markets.
• FREE prescription plans.
• Dental and Vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Flex Spending plans, 401K matching.
• Additional Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital plans.
• Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, cell phones, clothing, etc.
• Pet Insurance.
• Group legal - provides legal assistance with personal legal matters.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Work life balance.