Nurse Wound Care

Company: St. Michael Medical Center
Location: Bremerton
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

OverviewCurrent Incentives for qualifying external Nurses with a 2 year commitmentUp to a $10,000 Sign on Bonus (prorated by FTE- min 0.6 FTE required); Lump sum payment within 30 days of start)Up to $25,000 in Education Loan Forgiveness for qualifying loansUp to a $10,000 RN Residency Completion Bonus for qualifying RN ResidentsRelocation Assistance for experienced RNsCHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region's most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.As a part of our organization, we currently offer the following additional benefits:Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training to grow within the companyPaid Time Off (PTO)Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible health spending accounts (FSA)Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement ProgramsTuition Assistance for career growth and developmentCare@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyVoluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify TheftAdoption AssistanceWellness ProgramResponsibilitiesJob 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 interuptions.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.QualificationsJob Requirements:Associate's degree in nursing, BSN preferredMinimum 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.

Keywords: St. Michael Medical Center, Seattle , Nurse Wound Care, Healthcare , Bremerton, Washington