Your future role at a glance
Location: Chicago, IL
Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph
Department: Academics
Schedule: Day shift | Full-time
How you'll make an impact in this role
Spearhead and launch the new wound care program at Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago, serving as the clinical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to establish standardized care protocols and lead quality improvement initiatives that reduce readmissions.
Train, mentor, and educate floor nurses across RN units on advanced wound assessment, staging, dressing selection, and prevention strategies to build unit-level clinical expertise.
Deliver hands-on specialized wound care during program rollout, transitioning to a primary role of complex clinical consultation, interdisciplinary coordination with physicians and case management, and program oversight.
Manage comprehensive patient care plans and discharge planning needs, developing targeted patient education materials to ensure seamless post-acute transitions and empower self-care.
What minimum requirements you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Certification specializing in Wound Care credentialed from the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCCB) preferred.
Education:
Additional Preferences:
Benefits that help you thrive
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) ( poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) ( poster.
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