RN Wound Ostomy

WK Medical Center
· Nursing Service
· NS-Wound Ostomy

Shreveport , LA

Nursing

Full-Time , Day

Posted 08/24/2026

Job Position: Wound Care Nurse (RN)

Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with a passion for wound care and improving patient outcomes? Look no further! Our team is seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and patient-focused Wound Care Nurse to provide expert wound assessment, treatment, and education. Here's why you'll love working with us:

• Patient-Centered Care: We are committed to delivering exceptional wound care services that promote healing, comfort, and improved quality of life for our patients.
• Clinical Excellence: As a wound care specialist, you'll play a vital role in preventing complications, reducing hospital-acquired pressure injuries, and improving patient outcomes.
• Supportive Team Environment: We foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous learning where every team member is valued.

• Comprehensive Wound Assessments: Evaluate and document wounds, pressure injuries, ostomies, and other skin integrity concerns, developing individualized care plans.
• Treatment Management: Provide evidence-based wound care treatments, dressing selection, and therapeutic interventions to promote optimal healing.
• Patient & Family
  
  Education:
  
  Educate patients and caregivers on wound prevention, treatment plans, nutrition, and self-care techniques.
• Clinical Consultation: Serve as a wound care resource for nursing staff and healthcare providers regarding best practices in skin and wound management.
• Interdisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with physicians, therapists, dietitians, and nursing staff to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Prevention Initiatives: Lead and support pressure injury prevention programs and skin care initiatives throughout the organization.
• Documentation & Compliance: Ensure timely, accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory standards, policies, and evidence-based guidelines.
• Skills: Strong assessment, communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently while maintaining excellent collaboration across disciplines.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience in wound care, medical-surgical nursing, or related clinical specialty preferred.
• Wound Care Certification (WCC, CWON, CWCN, or equivalent) preferred or willingness to obtain certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of wound assessment, treatment modalities, and pressure injury prevention.
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, and more)
• Opportunities for professional growth and wound care certification support
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

Join our team and help patients heal through compassionate, evidence-based wound care.