Wound Care RN

apartment Virginia Mason Franciscan Health location_onBremerton, WA 98310, US

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$46.04 - $77.77 / HOUR

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

Job Summary:

Provides professional nursing care to patients with alterations in skin/tissue integrity (e.g. pressure, vascular, arterial and diabetic ulcerations, as well as skin conditions resulting from incontinence, surgical procedures and/or trauma).

Manages/coordinates patient case/wound management needs including identification, assessment, prevention, and continuing education to achieve the best healing outcomes in an outpatient environment. Work includes intake/discharge planning activities, initiating/monitoring the quality management program, timely and accurate completion of patient and billing documentation, and coordinating interdisciplinary teams that include healthcare practitioners, rehabilitation therapists, social workers, and other healthcare disciplines or providers depending upon individual patient assessments.

Must be able to perform all physical job duties accurately in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.

Essential Duties:

Delivers and coordinates care to patients with alterations in skin/tissue integrity within the scope of practice and under the direction of physician or other clinician.

Manages and coordinates patient case/wound management in accordance with established standards, strictly defined timelines, and overall plan of care.

Completes all required documentation in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner in accordance with FHS standards and procedures.

Initiates and monitors the Quality Management program for the Wound Care Center.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

Associate’s degree in nursing, BSN preferred

Minimum two years of related work experience working with an interdisciplinary clinical team in one or more of the following clinical areas: Med/Surg, Gerontology, Home Health, or Wound Care that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.

Current Washington State Registered Nurse licensure required.

Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification required.

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

Where You'll Work

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.

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