Job Description

Now Hiring for RN or LPN to work in our Wound Clinic!
Full Time - 80 hrs. Biweekly, Mon. - Fri., Shifts Between: 6am - 5pm

Meritus Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Wound Care team. This role supports both inpatient and outpatient wound care services, providing comprehensive assessment, treatment, and management of complex wounds.

The Wound Care Nurse plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the organization’s wound care needs while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Provide treatment and management of acute, chronic, and complex wounds
• Support wound care needs across multiple departments within the medical center
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Educate patients and caregivers on wound care management, prevention, and healing strategies
• Monitor patient progress and provide follow-up care in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Assist with coordination of care and documentation in accordance with clinical standards

Education – Graduation from an approved nursing program (ASN required, BSN preferred for RNs)

Experience – Minimum of three years of experience providing medical/surgical nursing care; experience in advanced wound care diagnoses, treatment methods and supplies

Licensure/Certification – Current license to practice in the State of Maryland as an RN or LPN.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Effective communication and interpersonal skills; critical thinking and problem solving, effective time management, flexibility in work environment, intermediate computer/keyboard skills, ability to assume responsibilities beyond patient care, Possess the ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/department’s policies and procedures.

Pay Ranges:

Registered Nurses: $34.75 - $53.50

Licensed Practical Nurses: $25.91 - $38.89

Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.