Job Description

The Opportunity:

If you are looking for an extremely rewarding career and want to build close relationships with a variety of wonderful and interesting people, you should consider working in Senior Care. Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place as a fantastic opportunity for a Wound Care RN to work in our 57-bed skilled nursing center. This is a full-time day position working five 8-hour shifts.

The Work:

Our Wound Care RN works under the direction of the nurse management team and is responsible for assessing wounds and skin alterations, developing care plans, implementing orders and treatments, and evaluating progress the of applied interventions. Specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluating new and continuing residents for wounds and skin alterations
• Notifying physician and Nurse Supervisor of wound changes
• Implementing orders and providing treatments to heal wounds
• Identifying wound types and providing education to other nursing staff
• Documenting wound status and treatment interventions
• Consulting with residents, family members, and physicians in planning the resident’s care, treatment, and rehabilitation
• Providing other direct nursing care as necessary
• Participating in QAPI activities including participation in annual survey preparation and survey process, and maintenance of CMS standards.

Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in Missouri. Wound Care certification is preferred.

Why Saint Luke’s?

• 8-hour shifts
• Low staffing ratios
• Competitive salary plan and generous benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with match
• Educational assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities for career growth and community involvement
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Job Requirements

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Job Details

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Effective November 1st, 2021, full COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for all Saint Luke’s Health System employees unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.