RN - Ambulatory - Wound Care

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Beaver Dam, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

UW Health is seeking a Wound Care RN to work collaboratively with patients, families, staff, providers, and a team of specialists to promote healing and improve quality of life. The nurse serves as a key resource for wound and skin care and assists with the treatment of chronic and hard-to-heal wounds, including complex wounds, non-healing surgical wounds, pressure injuries and ulcers, traumatic wounds, and wounds associated with leg swelling or reduced blood flow to the lower extremities.

This position is 70% FTE and is scheduled Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and every other Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. The work location is 707 S. University Avenue in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.

UW Health describes a workplace with acuity-based staffing ratios, shared governance, flexible scheduling options, and recognition of nursing excellence in inpatient and outpatient settings. The organization also offers resources to support employees’ emotional, financial, and physical well-being and tuition benefits for eligible coursework associated with career advancement.

Requirements

• Registration as a registered nurse in the state where employed or licensure in a state in the licensure compact, required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification, required upon hire.
• Six months of RN experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Relevant RN experience preferred.
• Applicable clinical certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to meet the needs of patients and families, promote healing, and improve quality of life.
• Serve as a key resource for patients, staff, and providers for wound and skin care.
• Assist a team of specialists in treating chronic and hard-to-heal wounds, including complex wounds, non-healing surgical wounds, pressure injuries and ulcers, traumatic wounds, and wounds associated with leg swelling or slow blood flow to the lower extremities.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Two-week paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
• Tuition benefits eligibility for coursework associated with career advancement
• Flexible schedule and shift options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level