The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI), named Best Rehabilitation Hospital in Indiana in 2022 and 2023, provides quality rehabilitation services to those facing life-changing injuries or illness. We specialize in the areas of brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury and complex medical conditions. RHI is the only Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model System in the state of Indiana and one of only 16 in the U.S. Our campus on the west side of Indianapolis specializes in inpatient and outpatient evidence-based, patient-centered therapy for ages 15 and older. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a 401k match and tuition reimbursement program .
SUMMARY
The Wound Care Specialist-RN provides consultation to all medical, nursing and therapy staff for complex wound and ostomy patients according to hospital referral criteria and National Alliance of Wound Care standards. The incumbent also instructs patients and families in procedures, health care practices and makes referrals for continuing care after discharge.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide consultative, technical, clinical and educational support to the physicians, staff and patient regarding treatment and management of wounds and ostomies.
• Responsible for documentation of initial and ongoing objective and subjective data in the EMR
• Assist interdisciplinary team to develop both short- and long-term goals to support wound healing process.
• Assist in review and piloting of wound care products to promote standardization throughout
• Perform offsite consultative services, assessing a patient for wound treatment needs and tolerance to therapy, as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Current active State of Indiana licensure as RN
• Must have active CPR certification.
• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing; Bachelor of Nursing preferred.
• Prior Wound Care experience required.
• Must be fully competent in all types of wound care products and equipment.

SCHEDULE

• Dayshift Hours are flexible based off case load. Rotating Call Every third weekend. Call-ins are very minimal outside coming in to cover morning wound changes.

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.