Wound Care Specialist

Olympic Medical; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,200; Full time

Job summary

The Wound Care Specialist role at Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles supports wound assessment, treatment planning, and care coordination in the Wound Clinic. You will work with clinicians to manage outpatient wounds, ensure timely evaluation, and coordinate necessary equipment and services.

Required are a BSN, completion of an accredited Wound Management Program, WA RN license, CWCN certification, and BLS within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Successful completion of an accredited Wound Management Program.
• WA RN license required.
• CWCN certification required.
• BLS required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care in the wound clinic.
• Coordinate care for outpatient wound patients and chart progress.
• Identify patient needs for advanced wound care and equipment.
• Maintain professional standards consistent with Olympic Medical Center.

Skills

Wound care

Care coordination

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Education

BSN degree

Wound Management Program completion

Job description

## Wound Care SpecialistApply: Port Angeles: Full time: Posted Today: JR-11935**ABOUT OLYMPIC MEDICAL CENTER:**Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination! **FTE:**100%**WORK SHIFT**Days**PAY RANGE:**$39.51 - $62.31**UNION:****SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS:****JOB DESCRIPTION:**The Wound Care Specialist works together with Olympic Medical Physicians clinicians to manage and treat the wounds of patients of the OMP Wound Clinic. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of patients in the clinic. Provides coordination of care for patients. Possesses the ability to assess data reflecting the patient’s status. Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements concerning his or her needs for advanced wound care in the outpatient setting. This includes necessary wound equipment needs and wound care management as deemed necessary or as assigned/ordered by the referring or attending provider. Maintains standards for professional nursing practice in the outpatient clinical setting. Demonstrates the values contained in the Olympic Medical Center mission and philosophy statements. Supports and promotes a positive image of professional nursing.***EDUCATION**** BSN required.* Successful completion of an accredited Wound Management Program.***EXPERIENCE**** Three to five years’ Wound Care experience in home health, hospital (acute or intensive care) or other health care setting preferred.* Previous case management experience preferred.***LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS**** Washington State RN license required.* Wound Care Nurse certification (CWCN) required.* Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire.