Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care
Valley Medical Center
Renton, WA

$104K-157K/year
Posted 2 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP

Pay

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$104K-157K/year

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Description

Job Description: JOB DESCRIPTION The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization. TITLE: Wound Care Specialist JOB OVERVIEW: This position is responsible for consulting with the wound care interdisciplinary team, nursing staff, and providers regarding wound and skin services and will provide education to patients and families. This position will also work collaboratively with educators to maintain and enhance clinical staff competency in the care of patients in this specialty and may be assigned throughout the hospital and outpatient wound care clinic DEPARTMENT: Patient Care Services WORK HOURS: Typically, Monday - Friday; hours may vary based on department needs. Some evening, night and/or weekend work may be required. REPORTS TO: Manager, Professional Development & Education PREREQUISITES:
  • Licensed in WA State as an RN, required.

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing, required.

  • Minimum two years' experience in wound and skin care, required.

  • National certification as a wound and skin nurse specialist within one (1) year of hire

  • CWOCN (Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse) or CWON (Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse), preferred

  • Current BLS certified by the American Heart Association, required.

  • QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Able to use word processing, graphic and database computer programs, and email.

  • Evidence of excellent communication and training skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language.

  • Knowledge of billing and coding requirements in accordance with hospital, state, and federal regulations.

  • Document in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations

  • Knowledge of adult learning principles

  • Knowledge of quality improvement processes

  • Experience in nursing leadership and staff consultation.

  • Experience with evidence-based practice and standards development.

  • Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional development of all ages served.

  • Able to handle multiple demands and competing priorities; meets deadlines and commitments.

  • Ability to collaborate and work in a multidisciplinary team environment.

  • UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Partner. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: A. Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Partner. B. Essential Responsibilities and Competencies: Patient/Family
  • Serves as consultant to wound ARNP, nursing staff and providers regarding wound, and skin services.

  • Provides education to staff, patients, and families.

  • In collaboration with the wound ARNP provide services for patients and families in the area of specialty.

  • Participant in routine patient care rounds.

  • Demonstrate continuing clinical competence and confidence in specialty through certification maintenance, continuing education, and work performance.

  • Consistently demonstrates calm, efficient, and professional demeanor; and is tactful and positive in all interactions.

  • Education
  • Function as an expert in assessing, planning, evaluating, and revising the plan of care for patients with skin/wound p

  • UW Medicine Valley Medical Center Job ID #2024-0318. Posted job title: Rn Wound Care

    Employer

    Valley Medical Center

    About
    At Valley Medical Center, we witness the extraordinary power of life in every facet of our work. It’s a humbling and inspiring experience that continually reinforces our purpose: caring for people. Situated south of downtown Seattle, Valley Medical Center has been a cornerstone of Renton since its early beginnings in 1911. As the largest nonprofit healthcare provider between Seattle and Tacoma, we extend beyond the hospital walls, operating a network of over forty primary care, urgent care, and specialty clinics throughout South King County.
    Valley plays a pivotal role in preserving and enhancing the health of our community. United by core values of compassion, respect, trust, and teamwork, we share a genuine passion for helping others, both patients and colleagues. By joining Valley, you become part of a remarkable and dedicated team committed to caring for our community and one another. If this excites and motivates you, consider joining our team!
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