Registered Nurse (Wound Care)

Quick Facts

• Role: Registered Nurse (Wound Care)
• Work schedule: 8:30am to 5:00pm

Description

The VA is seeking a Registered Nurse to demonstrate proficiency in the practice-based planning and management of patients/residents with acute and chronic wounds. You will administer medications and procedures per established policies, assess and evaluate skin and wound conditions, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to influence patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care based on skin and wound assessment findings
• Perform the full scope of wound assessment and management, including measurement and staging of pressure injuries
• Cleanse wounds and apply compression therapy as appropriate
• Select and apply wound care treatments and therapies
• Complete comprehensive skin and wound assessments and recommend prevention and/or treatment interventions (may include ostomy and continence care)
• Recommend wound dressings, advanced therapies, specialty mattresses, and innovative technologies
• Provide timely and accurate documentation in the VA-approved enterprise standardized EHR system
• Seek guidance to improve wound care and delegate elements of care based on patient needs, condition, and safety

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens only if VA cannot recruit qualified citizens)
• English language proficiency (basic written and spoken)
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE) or meet equivalent education/licensure paths
• Current full active unrestricted RN license in a U.S. state/territory/DC
• Selective Service registration (if applicable)
• Pass pre-employment evaluation/physical examination
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Completion of VA online onboarding
• Required participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role (walking, standing, stooping, bending, transferring as needed)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases; potential performance awards
• 50 days paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, and paid federal holidays)
• Traditional federal pension (with 5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options (carry into retirement)
• Full and unrestricted licensure from any US state or territory