Location US-IL-Urbana

ID 2026-23977

Category

Nursing

Position Type

Full-Time

Remote

No

Shift

Day

Schedule

7a-730p (Friday, Saturday ) ( 1-12HR DURING WEEK)

Weekend Requirements

Every weekend

Holiday Requirements

no

On-Call Requirements

no

The Inpatient Wound Consult Registered Nurse (RN) is a specialized professional caregiver responsible for providing comprehensive wound and skin care consultation services for hospitalized patients. The RN utilizes advanced clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care that promote wound healing, prevent skin breakdown, and improve patient outcomes

Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
Completes wound assessment and develops appropriate treatment and plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area o practice. Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
Performs comprehensive wound assessment. Develops and implements individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based practices. Provides consultation for complex wounds, pressure injuries, surgical wounds, traumatic wounds, and skin integrity concerns. Evaluates wound progression and modifies treatment plans as clinically indicated. Collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, bedside nursing staff, rehabilitation services, case management, nutrition services, and other disciplines to optimize patient outcomes. Recommends appropriate dressings, support surfaces, pressure redistribution interventions, and adjunctive therapies. Inputs charges and documentation on all wound care patients into computer system in a timely manner.

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: College Diploma: Nursing, Work Experience:

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our more than 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include seven, award-winning hospitals across eight hospital campuses and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Physicians Group, Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center including Carle Eureka Hospital and associated Carle Health Medical Group clinics all hold Magnet® with Distinction designation, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital all hold the exclusive Magnet® designation.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

The compensation range for this position is $34.02per hour - $55.36per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.



Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

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