Wound Care RN — Advanced Skin Management

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Des Moines VA Health Care System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care focused on skin and wound management. The nurse will perform full wound assessments including measurement, staging of pressure injuries, cleansing, and adjunct therapies such as compression and wound care products.

Candidates must meet VA nursing qualifications, hold a current RN license, and demonstrate English proficiency.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care based on skin and wound findings.
• Perform full wound assessments including measurement and staging of pressure injuries.
• Coordinate cleansing, compression therapy and wound care treatments.

Skills

Wound assessment

Pressure injury staging

Compression therapy

Wound care management

Clinical documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

The Des Moines VA Health Care System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care focused on skin and wound management. The nurse will perform full wound assessments including measurement, staging of pressure injuries, cleansing, and adjunct therapies such as compression and wound care products.

Candidates must meet VA nursing qualifications, hold a current RN license, and demonstrate English proficiency.