Inpatient Wound Care Liaison RN - Full Time

RestorixHealth · Houston, TX Full Time
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Job Description

Inpatient Registered Nurse At RestorixHealth, our mission is simple…to restore health and improve the quality of life – and access to care – for patients with wounds. We are seeking a Full Time Inpatient Registered Nurse who is responsible for providing treatment and recommendation for the management of disorders affecting the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary (digestive, Urinary, skin) systems. This involves the treatment of acute and Chronic Wounds. Serves as a clinical resource to staff on issues pertaining to patients with all wound types. Establishes and maintains practice standards and provides ongoing staff education. Uses the nursing process to plan, implement, direct, and evaluate patient care to achieve optimal patient outcomes; works collaboratively with all other disciplines on the assigned unit. Every position at RestorixHealth contributes to enhancing the lives of the patients we serve. You too, can be an integral part of our team, APPLY TODAY! What We Offer: Monday - Friday schedule, no weekends RestorixHealth is proud to provide employees with a comprehensive and attractive benefits program which includes the following:• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance• Health Savings Account (with employer match) and Flexible Spending Accounts (General Purpose, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care)• Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance, AD&D and Short-Term Disability• Voluntary Buy-Up Life Insurance (for self, spouse & children), Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans• Employee Assistance Program• Pet Care Discount Program• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match) Internal ongoing educational/training opportunities Competitive compensation Continuous coaching & mentorship Career Pathways to Wound Care and Hyperbaric Certification Detailed Responsibilities: Implement preventative actions to reduce incidences of pressure ulcers and vascular ulcers. Provide instructions on proper wound dressing and care. Educate the patient, patient’s family, and other support persons on ulcer prevention and treatment. Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive plan of care. Provide comprehensive wound management in collaboration with nursing staff, including reducing causative factors, controlling odor, assessing nutritional needs, and providing and applying topical therapies. Maintain data and reports and requested. Participate in quality improvement. Demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Monitor patient outcomes on an ongoing basis. Provide education programs to staff. Ensure safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adhere to all RestorixHealth and hospital policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service. Work closely with outpatient wound care clinic and post-acute providers to ensure quality continuum of care for discharging patients. The Person: Wound Care certification preferred, not required Must have and maintain a valid BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Current and valid state registered professional nurse (RN) license required. BSN degree or Associate preferred. Must be physically able to perform CPR. At RestorixHealth, we grow talent. When you join our team, you have the opportunity to develop your career based on your strengths and potential, including the possibility to move functionally, geographically, laterally, and vertically. This is a career destination for engaged, caring, passionate and talented people who want to make a difference. We are the leader in the development and management of comprehensive wound healing and Amputation Prevention Center facilities. RestorixHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital status.

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Nursing roles in senior living are fundamentally different from hospital nursing. Most positions involve building long-term relationships with the same residents over months or years rather than cycling through new patients every shift. Facilities in the Houston area typically require an active Texas RN or LVN license, current CPR/BLS certification, and many prefer at least one year of geriatric or long-term care experience.

Shift patterns vary widely — some facilities run traditional 8-hour shifts (day, evening, night), while others use 12-hour rotations. Weekend and holiday coverage is almost always part of the schedule. The nurse-to-resident ratio in assisted living is generally more favorable than in hospitals, but you will likely be the highest-level clinical staff on the floor during your shift, which means more autonomy and more responsibility for clinical judgment calls.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

A typical shift starts with medication pass and resident assessments. You will review overnight notes from the previous shift, check vitals for residents on your watch list, and coordinate with CNAs on any changes in condition. Mid-shift usually involves documentation, family communication, and working with physicians on care plan updates — often by phone or telehealth rather than in-person rounds.

Depending on the facility, you may also handle admissions paperwork, manage wound care, supervise medication techs, and respond to emergencies. The documentation load in senior living is significant — state surveys and compliance requirements mean thorough charting is non-negotiable. Many nurses in this setting say the most rewarding part is knowing their residents personally and being able to notice subtle changes that a rotating hospital nurse might miss.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurse positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $47.02/hr ($97,802/yr). The typical range is $38.29 – $50.95/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $69,368/yr
Houston Median $97,802/yr
Experienced (90th) $125,320/yr
vs. National Median +4.5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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