Wound Care Registered Nurse Job at HCA Healthcare in Charleston

HCA Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Wound Care RN to provide expert assessment, treatment, and ongoing management of acute and chronic wounds across our healthcare facilities. In this role, you will perform comprehensive wound evaluations, develop evidence-based care plans, perform advanced wound treatments and dressings, and collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize healing and prevent complications. You will educate patients, families, and staff on wound prevention and care, maintain detailed documentation, support quality and infection-control initiatives, and contribute to a culture of safety, learning, and patient-centered care. Perform comprehensive assessment of acute and chronic wounds, including measurement, staging, and risk evaluation Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based wound care plans and treatment protocols Perform and manage advanced wound therapies, dressings, debridement per credentialing, and infection prevention measures Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and nursing staff to coordinate holistic patient care Educate patients and families on wound care techniques, prevention strategies, and discharge instructions Provide staff education and mentoring on wound assessment, treatment, and best practices Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record Participate in quality improvement, pressure-injury prevention, and infection-control initiatives Monitor wound-healing progress and adjust care plans based on clinical response and best practices Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and patient safety procedures Wound assessment and staging Advanced wound care dressings and products Pressure injury prevention Debridement techniques (per scope and credentialing) Infection control and aseptic technique Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) Ostomy and fistula management basics Patient and family education Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation Interdisciplinary care coordination Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active, unencumbered RN license in state of practice BLS (Basic Life Support) certification Wound care certification preferred (e.g., WOCN, WCC, CWCN, CWS) ACLS preferred depending on unit requirements