Wound Care Nurse-.8 FTE
About The Position
The Wound Care Nurse is responsible for the comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients with acute and chronic wounds in the inpatient and swing bed settings, and in the outpatient setting when operationally appropriate under Rural Health Clinic (RHC) guidelines. This role serves as the clinical expert in wound prevention and management, provides education and training to nursing staff, determines wound care supply needs, and supports development of evidence-based wound care protocols. The Wound Care Nurse collaborates with providers, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality, cost-effective wound care services and improved patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license, active and in good standing
- Minimum five (5) years of clinical nursing experience
- Current Wound Care Certification (e.g., WOCN, CWCN, CWS, or equivalent) with at least one year of experience
- Current BLS certification
- Demonstrated experience in wound assessment and treatment in acute care, long-term care, or similar setting
- Strong knowledge of pressure injury prevention, staging, and evidence-based wound care practices
- Excellent communication, teaching, and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in swing bed or rural healthcare setting
- Experience developing policies and clinical protocols
- Experience in outpatient wound care services
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive wound assessments for inpatient and swing bed patients
- Round regularly on identified wound patients and monitor healing progress
- Develop and implement individualized wound care treatment plans in collaboration with providers
- Provide outpatient wound care services when operationally feasible and compliant with RHC standards
- Ensure accurate, timely documentation of wound assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record
- Determine appropriate wound care supply needs and assist in standardizing wound care products
- Monitor inventory and coordinate ordering of wound-related supplies
- Evaluate product effectiveness and cost-efficiency
- Provide ongoing education and competency training to inpatient and swing bed nursing staff regarding: o Pressure injury prevention o Wound staging and documentation o Dressing selection and application o Prevention strategies for high-risk patients
- Assist in development and maintenance of wound care policies, protocols, and clinical guidelines
- Track and trend wound-related quality metrics, including hospital-acquired pressure injuries
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to wound prevention and management
- Collaborate with leadership to support potential development of outpatient wound care services
- Serve as a clinical resource and consultant for wound-related questions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
