Registered Nurse - Wound Care

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Universal Health Services seeks a Wound Care Registered Nurse at Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center in Washington, DC. The RN leads wound assessment, planning, and evidence-based treatments to optimize healing and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to prevent complications and support quality initiatives while educating patients and staff on wound care best practices.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred.
• DC RN License required.
• Minimum 2–3 years of acute care nursing experience; wound/med-surg/critical care preferred.
• BLS certification required; Wound Care Certification (WCC, CWON, or WOCN) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide direct care for complex wounds, including pressure injuries, surgical wounds, diabetic ulcers, and ostomies.
• Implement and monitor evidence-based wound care treatments and interventions.
• Serve as a clinical resource and consultant to nursing staff and providers on wound care management.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on wound prevention, treatment, and skin integrity maintenance.
• Monitor and track wound healing progress; adjust care plans as needed.
• Lead and support hospital-wide initiatives for pressure injury prevention and skin care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including documentation and reporting requirements.

Skills

Wound care expertise

Acute care nursing

Patient education

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system is a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it ensures that residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.

This full-service hospital includes 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage, and a helipad for emergency transport.

We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse - Wound Care (Full Time)

The Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients with acute and chronic wounds. This role serves as a clinical expert and consultant in wound, ostomy, and continence care, promoting evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes. The Wound Care RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal healing, prevent complications, and support regulatory compliance and quality initiatives.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualized care plans


• Provide direct care for complex wounds, including pressure injuries, surgical wounds, diabetic ulcers, and ostomies


• Implement and monitor evidence-based wound care treatments and interventions


• Serve as a clinical resource and consultant to nursing staff and providers on wound care management


• Educate patients, families, and staff on wound prevention, treatment, and skin integrity maintenance


• Monitor and track wound healing progress; adjust care plans as needed


• Lead and support hospital-wide initiatives for pressure injury prevention and skin care


• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including documentation and reporting requirements


• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate with physicians, dietitians, physical therapists, and case management


• Assist with product evaluation and selection of wound care supplies and equipment


• Conduct audits, collect data, and support quality improvement initiatives related to wound care outcomes


• Provide staff education and competency validation related to wound care practices

As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee, you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment


• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off


• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans


• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan


• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program


• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!


• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred


• DC RN License required


• Minimum 2–3 years of acute care nursing experience


• Experience in wound care, med-surg, or critical care preferred


• BLS certification required


• Wound Care Certification (WCC, CWON, or WOCN) required

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.