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Wound Care RN

Aptive
Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2025

Job Summary

Position Description:  The Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting.

Primary Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on skin and wound assessment findings.
  • Assess the health care needs of the patient/resident and maintain or develop a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals.
    • Assess and act on significant changes in the patient’s/resident’s health condition.
    • Carry out the plan of care by performing/assigning delegated tasks.
    • Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient/resident medical record.
    • Complete nursing assessments within required time frames, and in accordance with policy and procedure.
    • Identify and act on predictable needs of the patient/resident.
    • Meet the health care needs of patient/resident by assessing and assisting the patient/resident to meet expressed needs.
    • Meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients/residents and/or families.
    • Prioritize and complete tasks within the RN’s assigned shift.
    • Update patient/resident care plans.
    • Notify assigned physician of any changes in condition.
    • Report incidents of verbal or physical abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager of the unit they are assigned; or designated off-shift nursing leadership.
    • Performs the full scope of wound assessment and management including measurement, staging of pressure injuries, cleansing, application compression therapy, and selection and application of wound care treatments and therapies.
    • Completes comprehensive skin and wound assessments and recommends appropriate prevention and/or treatment interventions (and may include ostomy and continence care).
    • Treatment recommendation may include wound dressings, advanced therapies, specialty mattresses, innovative technology (mobile application, 3D imaging, Telewound, etc.) and other resources.
    • Provides timely and accurate documentation of skin and wound issues using Veterans Affairs (VA) approved enterprise standardized electronic health record (EHR) system.
    • Delegates elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs, condition, and safety of the patient.
    • Codes Minimum Data Set assessments in Caribou and initiate and update care plans.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:  

  • Nurses must have active, current RN license in any state (United States).
  • Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a related field is required. However, candidates with an Associate Degree or diploma in Nursing will be considered if they hold a valid license and have current experience. 

About Aptive

About Aptive: Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We’re advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else. We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change, and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.  

EEO Statement

EEO Statement: Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, Veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.  

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.  

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