Wound Care & Admissions Nurse

Position Summary

We are seeking an Admissions & Wound Care Nurse (RN) to join our clinical team. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering evidence-based wound care in a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Admission Coordination

  • Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team (nursing, therapy, dietary, social services) to prepare for the resident’s arrival.

  • Ensure the appropriate room, equipment, and staff are ready.

  • Provide orientation to the resident and family upon admission (policies, routines, rights, and expectations).

• Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' wounds and overall health status to determine appropriate and individualized treatment plans.

• Pre-Admission & Referral Management

  • Review incoming referrals from hospitals, clinics, or other facilities.

  • Communicate with physicians and discharge planners to gather medical history, current care needs, and treatment plans.

• Dressing and Wound Care: Clean, dress, and manage wounds using sterile techniques, including performing or assisting with debridement when necessary.

• Treatment Planning: Develop and implement tailored wound care plans based on best practices, current research, and clinical evaluation.

• Monitoring and Documentation: Monitor and document wound healing progress accurately, updating care plans as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.

• Patient and Caregiver Education: Educate patients and their families on best practices for wound care, infection prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices to promote healing and prevent recurrence.

• Collaboration: Work closely with an interdisciplinary care team—including physicians, dietitians, physical therapists, and nursing staff—to coordinate comprehensive care.

• Infection Control and Compliance: Ensure all wound care practices adhere to infection control standards, regulatory guidelines, and facility protocols.

• Clinical Resource: Serve as a wound care resource and support for nursing staff, assisting with training and guidance on wound care procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the state of Wyoming (required).

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

• Experience: Previous experience in wound care nursing or a related clinical specialty strongly preferred.

• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required).

  • Wound care certification (WCC, CWCN, or equivalent) preferred or willingness to obtain.

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

  • Strong clinical knowledge of current wound care research, protocols, products, and prevention strategies.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift, push, and move equipment or patients as needed.

• Frequent standing, walking, and use of hands for dressing changes and assessments.

• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infection risks, and various clinical environments