Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care

Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care Job Type: Full Time | Days  $10,000 Sign on Bonus 

Your experience matters

At Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 57-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness.

Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.

We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Stroke Specialty program.

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.

Additional Information

Requires strong assessment, planning, and communication skills.

Must be able to collaborate across disciplines to ensure continuity of care.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

 Qualifications and requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program, accredited by the Tennessee State Board of Nursing, and all other appropriate accreditation required to obtain Registered Nursing license.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in wound care required.

License: Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Certifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required; ACLS preferred; WOCN certification preferred. Candidate will be expected to obtain WOCN Certification after one year of employment in role, if not previously certified.

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 medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts  
•          Competitive paid time off for full-time employees 
•          Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage 
•          Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching  
•          Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness 
•          Professional development and growth opportunities

About our Health System Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 57-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital is a 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

Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Knoxville 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.”