Wound Care Nurse

Sheltering Arms Institute; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheltering Arms Institute, in partnership with VCU Health, seeks a Wound Care Nurse for the day shift. The role leads the wound care program, sets standards of care, and coordinates care for rehabilitative patients with wounds and ostomies. RN licensure in VA and WOCN credentials are essential, with BSN preferred.

The position offers day shifts with potential differential for night/weekend work, and a mission-driven environment at a top Virginia rehabilitation facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required.
• RN licensure in the Commonwealth of VA is required.
• BSN is preferred or evidence of pursuing continuing education.
• AHA BLS HCP certification.
• WOCN certification required or actively pursuing with completion expected within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, coordination, and monitoring of the hospital's wound care program to improve clinical outcomes.
• Consult for complex wounds and ostomy patients and take referrals from physicians and nurses per criteria.
• Establish standards of care and clinical competencies for rehabilitative patient wound care needs.
• Oversee day-to-day wound care practices in the inpatient setting.

Skills

RN experience

Education

RN education

VA RN licensure

BSN preferred

AHA BLS HCP

WOCN certification

Job description

Wound Care Nurse - Days

Sheltering Arms and VCU Health have come together to create Sheltering Arms Institute, a non-profit, state-of-the-science destination inpatient rehabilitation hospital and network of outpatient centers. The Institute blends advanced technology, research, and evidence-based clinical care to create an innovative, transdisciplinary model of rehabilitative care. Ranked among the nation's best rehabilitation hospitals and the top physical rehab provider in Virginia by US News & World Report, our organizational values and approach to care facilitate superior patient outcomes and the realization of Sheltering Arms Institute’s vision to reinvent rehabilitation. To reach that goal, we need talented team members who will contribute to our culture and patient-centric model of care. Our culture statement acts as the blueprint for aligning our choices and actions with our mission and vision. Join us on our journey to reinvent rehabilitation for life beyond limits.

Sheltering Arms Institute is seeking a Wound Care Nurse to join our day shift team. The Wound Care Nurse establishes standards of care and clinical competencies to meet rehabilitative patient wound and ostomy care needs. Consults for complex wounds and ostomy patients and takes referrals from physicians and nurses according to the referral criteria of SAI and WOCN (Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse Certification) standards. Leads the development, coordination, and monitoring of the hospital's wound care program in order to improve clinical outcomes.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $47.00 - $59.00 per hour
• Night or weekend shifts are eligible for shift differential pay. Differential rates vary by shift hours and are added to the base hourly rate.
• This range reflects our commitment to pay equity and market‑competitive compensation.
• Final compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Required

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 2 years RN experience in the clinical setting

Education/Certifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
• RN licensure in the Commonwealth of VA required
• BSN in nursing preferred or evidence of pursing on a continuing basis
• AHA BLS HCP certification
• WOCN certification required or actively pursuing and completion expected within 1 year or hire

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.