RN - Inpatient Wound Care
Location: Akron
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top
employers by a number of third party organizations, including
NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of
its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our
patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant
leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the
organization and competitive pay and benefits. Summary: Implements
and coordinates clinical services for patients at risk for
developing pressure ulcers and those with wounds in inpatient
settings to provide consistent quality care. Collaborates closely
with physicians, outpatient and inpatient health care
professionals. Alternates sites of care, and Wound Care Center
staff and Physicians. Implements and manages overall success of
inpatient Wound Care Program (i.e., operations, patient care
coordination, quality management, and education). Assists with
budgets, reimbursement, and personnel issues. Formal Education
Required Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) Applicants with an
Associate’s degree will be considered but are required to obtain
BSN within three (3) years of employment Graduate of a program of
professional nursing that is accredited by the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for
Education in Nursing (ACEN) Current license to practice registered
nursing in the State of Ohio Experience & Training Required One (1)
year recent clinical experience (e.g., Skilled Nursing Facility,
Sub acute, LTAC, Home Health Care) which has provided an
opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge, skills, and experience
in comprehensive wound management to include assessment,
coordination of patient care needs, and patient/family and
professional education. Other Skills, Competencies and
Qualifications Skill in verbal and written communication to
effectively interact with physicians, patients, families, health
care professionals, and others. Demonstrates advanced knowledge,
skills, and exercise competence (i.e., assessment, comprehensive
wound management, interpretation of diagnostic data, coordination
of patient care, completion of plan of care and all aspects of
nursing, patient and family education). Ability to effectively
interact with populations of patients/customers with an
understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity. Level of
Physical Demands Light: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force
occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a
negligible amount of force continuously. Equal Opportunity
Employer/Veterans/Disabled $34.62/hr - $54.20/hr The salary range
on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any
bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant
experience and geographical location are considered when
determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance
of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team
members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range
that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum
of the range would not be typical.
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