Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Wound Care Services

Mile Bluff Medical Center • Mauston, WI

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About The Position

The Outpatient Wound Care Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients with acute and chronic wounds, including pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, and vascular ulcers. The nurse works with wound care providers and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans, promote healing, and educate patients on wound care and prevention.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 80 hours per pay period, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no weekend requirement, and paid holidays are provided. The role is based at Mile Bluff Medical Center, an independent, not-for-profit organization serving a rural community and offering care to pediatric through geriatric populations.

Requirements

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license; nurses with an active Compact Licensure must obtain a Wisconsin RN license within 90 days of the start date.
• BLS certification required or must be obtained within one month of hire.
• ACLS required or must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Wound assessment and staging skills.
• Clinical documentation skills.
• Intermediate computer proficiency.
• Patient education and counseling skills.
• Infection prevention knowledge.
• Communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current Wound Care Certified (WCC), Certified Wound Specialist (CWS), or Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) certification.
• 1–2+ years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in wound care.
• Experience with advanced wound therapies and wound measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document wound characteristics, including size, depth, drainage, and tissue condition.
• Evaluate patients for risk factors such as diabetes, poor circulation, infection, and immobility.
• Monitor wound healing progress and modify care plans as needed.
• Perform wound cleansing and dressing changes, and assist with debridement.
• Apply specialized wound care therapies, including negative pressure therapy, compression therapy, and advanced dressings.
• Assist physicians with wound procedures when needed.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based wound care practices.
• Coordinate care with physicians, podiatrists, vascular specialists, and other providers.
• Ensure appropriate supplies and wound care products are used.
• Teach patients and caregivers proper wound care techniques.
• Educate patients on infection prevention, nutrition, and pressure relief.
• Instruct patients on managing chronic conditions that affect wound healing.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and wound measurements.
• Follow facility and department protocols, infection control standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Communicate with primary care providers and home health services.
• Arrange follow-up visits and referrals to specialists when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Great benefits
• Opportunity for growth
• Positive work environment where employees feel valued and supported

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed