Wound Care RN: Advanced Skin & Wound Specialist

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care focused on skin and wound management. The RN will perform full wound assessments, measure and stage pressure injuries, cleansing, compression therapy, and apply appropriate wound treatments.

The role requires a nursing degree, permanent RN licensure, and ability to work within a team to deliver comprehensive care to Veterans in a

Qualifications

• 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

• Perform comprehensive skin and wound assessments and document findings.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate wound care strategies and therapies.
• Administer medications and procedures per policies and guidelines.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team to coordinate wound care across settings.
• Maintain accurate documentation in VA EHR systems and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Wound assessment

Nursing process

Patient care

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing

BSN or MSN degree

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care focused on skin and wound management. The RN will perform full wound assessments, measure and stage pressure injuries, cleansing, compression therapy, and apply appropriate wound treatments.

The role requires a nursing degree, permanent RN licensure, and ability to work within a team to deliver comprehensive care to Veterans in a