Wound Care Nurse (RN) in Chicago, Illinois at Sinai Chicago

Title: Wound Care Nurse, RN

The Wound Care Nurse, RN is responsible for delivering hands-on clinical care to patients with acute and chronic wounds. This role focuses on comprehensive wound assessment, treatment, patient education, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to support optimal healing outcomes in an outpatient wound care setting.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Provides patient care to Wound Care Center patients and handles patient intake and discharge processes as assigned and according to the hospital and nursing standards

May also serve as Case Manager to a group of patients as assigned. This entails:

• Provide direct nursing care to patients receiving treatment in the Wound Care Center, ensuring adherence to established clinical and hospital standards.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including wound evaluation, staging, measurement, and ongoing monitoring of healing progress.
• Execute prescribed wound care treatments, dressing changes, and other therapeutic interventions utilizing evidence-based wound management practices.
• Accurately document assessments, treatments, patient responses, and clinical outcomes in the electronic medical record.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly communicate clinical findings and concerns to the treating provider.
• Assist with patient intake, rooming, discharge, and follow-up activities to support efficient clinic operations and continuity of care.
• Educate patients and caregivers on wound management, treatment plans, infection prevention, and self-care techniques to promote healing and positive outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with regulatory, safety, and accreditation standards.
• Serve as a patient advocate by promoting a safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care experience.

Required Education, Experience and Credentials: RN Lic and BLS

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

No Weekends or Holidays