What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care position at Bridges Health?
We are seeking a Traveling Wound Care Nurse to provide the best possible care for residents. This position will provide care that will quickly and safely heal various types of wounds, including surgical openings, ulcers, pressure wounds, feeding tube sites and abscesses. The Traveling Wound Care Nurse will access residents’ wounds, create and implement treatment plans, monitor infections and signs of various infections, and clean wounds. The Traveling Wound Nurse will not be assigned to a particular facility, but will provide support to facilities that need temporary assistance until a permanent Wound Nurse has been found or their assistance is no longer needed. This position will be providing support in the Metro and surrounding area. Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are both encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities and Purpose
- Provide support to Bridges Metro facilities.
- Evaluate patients with wounds and injuries.
- Initiate care procedures for managing wounds.
- Access wounds as well as create and implement treatment plans.
Desired Experience and Education
- Current and unencumbered Oklahoma RN or LPN license.
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
- Two (2) or more years of experience in a Long Term Care environment.
Requirements
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- Ability to pass Post Offer/Pre-Employment Screen (POPES), which measures physical abilities.
- Excellent and effective communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to travel to multiple locations as assigned.
Benefits
We offer competitive pay relative to experience. All full-time employees are eligible for benefits including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wage Advances via OnShift Wallet
- Education Funds and Scholarships
- Nurse Aide Training and Certification
- Career Ladders- CNA, RN, and Beyond
- Clinical Hours For College Students
- CPR and IV Certifications
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Earn Better With Us | Realize the Value of 100% Employee Ownership
We are 100% employee-owned by members of the community we serve through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We can impact the total value of your compensation in 4 significant ways:
- We pay future employee-owners competitive wages based on their experience and provide pathways for career advancement.
- We allow you to access up to 50% of your net earned wages the following day when you need cash immediately.
- We offer an 401(k) with matching so that you can begin wealth-building today
- More remarkably, we create a future reward for every eligible team member at no cost so you can live comfortably when your working days are over.
Ownership inspires a rich culture of teamwork where your attention to detail, customer service mindset, pride, effort, and attitude contribute to a vision of superior satisfaction and quality outcomes for everyone entrusted to our care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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