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Make a Difference: Wound Care Nurse

Join Our Compassionate Team!

Are you a Registered Nurse passionate about providing expert, compassionate care to patients with complex wounds? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can truly make a difference in patients' lives? If so, we invite you to join our dedicated team!

We are seeking a skilled and empathetic Registered Nurse to provide specialized wound care in our outpatient center. In this role, you will be instrumental in helping patients heal and regain their quality of life through expert assessment, treatment, and education.

As a Wound Care Nurse, you will:

+ **Provide compassionate and expert care:** Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients with a variety of skin and tissue integrity issues, including pressure ulcers, vascular ulcers, diabetic ulcers, incontinence-related skin conditions, surgical wounds, and traumatic injuries.

+ **Be a patient advocate:** Manage and coordinate patient cases, ensuring individualized care plans are followed and optimal healing outcomes are achieved.

+ **Utilize your expertise:** Conduct thorough assessments, develop prevention strategies, and provide ongoing education to patients and their families.

+ **Collaborate with a dedicated team:** Work closely with physicians, rehabilitation therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic, patient-centered care.

+ **Ensure quality care:** Initiate and monitor our Quality Management program, contributing to the continuous improvement of our wound care services.

+ **Maintain meticulous documentation:** Complete accurate and timely patient and billing documentation in accordance with established standards.

We are looking for someone who:

+ Possesses a strong foundation in nursing principles and practices.

+ Has a deep understanding of wound healing processes.

+ Is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

+ Is an excellent communicator and collaborator.

+ Is detail-oriented and organized.

Join us and experience the rewards of:

+ Making a tangible difference in the lives of patients.

+ Working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

+ Continuing your professional development in a specialized field.

+ Being part of a team dedicated to providing the highest quality of care.

Qualifications

+ Associate's degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

+ Current Washington State Registered Nurse licensure required.

+ Current healthcare provider BLS Certification required.

+ Two years of related work experience in Med/Surg, Gerontology, Home Health, or Wound Care, demonstrating experience working with an interdisciplinary clinical team.

+ Current professional certification (e.g., WCC, CWON, CWS or equivalent) is highly preferred.

If you are a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with a passion for wound care, we encourage you to apply! We look forward to hearing from you.

Overview

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$42.69 - $61.91 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.