Wound Care RN Specialist for Healing & Prevention

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

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.