Wound & Ostomy Care Nurse — Day Shift

Sheltering Arms Institute; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheltering Arms Institute in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking a Wound Care Nurse for the day shift team. The role involves establishing care standards, consulting on complex wound cases, and leading the hospital's wound care program.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years of RN experience, a degree from an accredited nursing school, and necessary certifications. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care in a leading rehabilitation facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years RN experience in the clinical setting.
• Experience in wound and ostomy care.

Responsibilities

• Establish standards of care for wound and ostomy needs.
• Consult for complex wounds and take referrals.
• Develop and monitor the wound care program.

Skills

Clinical RN experience

Wound care knowledge

Patient consultation

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

RN licensure in Virginia

BSN in nursing preferred

AHA BLS HCP certification

WOCN certification or pursuing

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.

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.