Registered Nurse, Wound Care

Denver Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Health is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse, Wound Care Specialist to provide acute and rehabilitative care for patients with wound care needs. The role includes developing training programs, conducting ongoing education, and leading evidence-based wound care initiatives.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Paid days off

Retirement contributions

Medical plans

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in direct patient care required.
• Wound Care Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides acute and rehabilitative care for wound care patients.
• Develops training and care team programs related to wound care.

Skills

Decision-making

Research

Collaboration

Resourcefulness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Epic documentation

Job description

We are recruiting for a motivated Registered Nurse, Wound Care to join our team!

We are here for life's journey.
Where is your life journey taking you?

Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:

Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.

Department

Nursing Education

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, the RN-Wound Care Specialist provides acute and rehabilitative care for patients with conditions of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems. Assists in developing and implementing training and care team development programs related to wound care assessment, management, and documentation. Conducts ongoing education for the team and partners with nurse educators to ensure competency. Leads the department's evidence-based wound care orientation program and serves as a clinician, collaborator, consultant, and educator. Adheres to ANA standards and supports the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice.

Essential Functions

1. Assessment: Develops, maintains, and evaluates healthcare processes to support nursing practice and care delivery. Identifies nursing-sensitive indicators, collaborates across departments, and supports quality improvement initiatives.
2. Diagnosis: Supports environment that empowers nurses in analysis and assessment, facilitates inter-professional collaboration, and participates in organizational committees.
3. Outcomes Identification: Develops and evaluates systems that promote organizational outcomes.
4. Plan: Facilitates planning for care delivery, promotes evidence-based practices, and ensures ethical treatment and resource utilization.
5. Implementation: Supports care team participation, reviews literature on best practices, and develops strategic plans.
6. Evaluation: Assesses progress towards safety and quality goals, promotes educational opportunities, and recommends process improvements.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Master's Degree in Nursing or related field preferred

Work Experience

• 1-3 years in direct patient care required

Licenses

• BLS (AHA or Red Cross) required
• RN license from DORA required
• Wound Care Certification (WOCNCB) preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance
• Decision-making skills, research and collaboration abilities
• Independent and team work skills, resourcefulness, proficiency in Microsoft Office, Epic documentation preferred

Shift

Regular (0.8 FTE)

Salary

$37.40 - $62.22 per hour

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including paid days off, retirement contributions, medical plans, and wellness programs

Our Values

• Respect, Belonging, Accountability, Transparency

All safety-sensitive applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test. Denver Health is a high-quality academic health system and a primary safety-net provider. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.