Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care
- Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital
- Austin, Texas
- Full Time
Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care
Shift: Full Time, Days 7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri with weekend requirements as needed.
Your experience matters
At Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital, we put your well-being first-because when you're taken care of, you can take even better care of others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Registered Nurse, joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute - The Wound Care Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering specialized wound care services, including patient assessment, direct care, clinical staff education, and family instruction to ensure effective treatment outcomes and support rehabilitation goals.
Essential Functions
- Perform patient assessments to identify wound care needs and appropriate interventions.
- Evaluate patient progress and wound healing outcomes, adjusting care plans as needed.
- Initiate and implement nursing interventions tailored to the patient's condition.
- Provide direct wound care based on patient condition and age-specific needs.
- Educate patients and families on wound care procedures, prevention strategies, and discharge instructions.
- Provide clinical staff education related to wound care treatment plans, procedures, and best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Qualifications and requirements:
Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. Graduate of an accredited Wound Ostomy Care Nurse program.
Current state licensure as Registered Nurse.
CPR/BCLS certification. ACLS preferred.
WOCN certification preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in wound care required.
Additional Information
- Requires strong assessment, planning, and communication skills.
- Must be able to collaborate across disciplines to ensure continuity of care.
About Us
Central Texas Rehabilitation is a 50 bed hospital located in Austin, Texas and is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.
EEOC Statement
"Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."