Inpatient Wound Care RN — Lead Prevention & Education

Hugh Chatham Health; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is seeking an Inpatient Wound RN to advance wound care and prevent pressure injuries across the hospital. You will assess and manage inpatient wounds, educate staff, and lead prevention initiatives.

The role requires BSN-prepared RN, Wisconsin RN license, BLS, acute care experience, and interest in wound care with certification within a year. Shift typically 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM, full-time with occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• BSN-prepared Registered Nurse.
• Acute care nursing experience, preferably in medical-surgical, critical care, or related inpatient settings.
• Interest in wound care specialty practice with attainment of wound certification within 1 year. Wound Care certification preferred but not required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and management of inpatient wound care.
• Lead pressure injury prevention initiatives and support reduction of hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs).
• Educate patients, families, and nursing staff on wound prevention and treatment.
• Serve as a clinical resource for wound assessment, treatment planning, and prevention strategies.
• Collaborate with inpatient teams and outpatient wound specialists to ensure continuity of care.
• Support prevalence studies, quality improvement work, and pressure injury prevention programs.
• Partner with providers to improve wound documentation and clinical outcomes.

Skills

RN

Wound care

BLS for Healthcare Providers

BSN

Acute care experience

Wound certification

Education

BSN degree

RN licensure

Job description

Advocate Health’s Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is seeking an Inpatient Wound RN to advance wound care and prevent pressure injuries across the hospital. You will assess and manage inpatient wounds, educate staff, and lead prevention initiatives.

The role requires BSN-prepared RN, Wisconsin RN license, BLS, acute care experience, and interest in wound care with certification within a year. Shift typically 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM, full-time with occasional weekends.