St. Elizabeth Healthcare·Williamstown, Kentucky
Provide evidence-based clinical care and coordination for patients requiring wound care assessment and treatment. Act as an attendant and control operator for the hyperbaric oxygen chamber under physician direction.
Shift/Hours: Part-Time – 32 hours/week, First Shift
Position requires travel to our Covington, Ft. Thomas, and Grant outpatient clinics.
The best nursing career is right here. The RN OP Wound Care/HBO is a professional nurse who is responsible and accountable for providing evidence-based clinical care to designated patients utilizing the nursing process. Responsible to delegate tasks appropriately to other licensed and unlicensed health care team members. Responsible for providing assessment and coordination of the care of patients requiring wound care assessment, management, and treatment. The RN OP Wound Care/ HBO will work in an intake/wrap up role initially with potential opportunity to advance to case manager. This position may also act in the dual role of Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (HRN). In addition to responsibilities of the Outpatient Wound Care Registered Nurse, the HRN acts as the attendant and control operator of the hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) chamber under the direction of the HBO physician. Hyperbaric oxygen experience is not necessary for this position and additional training can be obtained within the role. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
Graduate from accredited School of Nursing If eligible, must have a Compact (multi-state) License in their primary state of residence. Licensed to practice nursing in the state where work is being performed. Meets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses. Focus of education promotes nurses’ ability to practice in clinical area assigned. As HRN, able to complete or completion of Undersea Hyperbaric Medicine Society (UHMS) approved HBO Team Training Course.
Knowledgeable regarding basic wound care principles and practices.
Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a valid nursing license and one year of current clinical nursing experience. Ability to complete UHMS approved HBO Team Training is required for the hyperbaric role.
Market context
Outpatient wound care RN openings in Kentucky often attract candidates with current bedside or clinic experience, since employers typically look for a valid nursing license, accredited nursing education, and familiarity with wound management workflows. These roles can be competitive because they combine specialized clinical skills with patient education and care coordination; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm the UHMS-approved HBO Team Training expectation before applying.
