Job DescriptionThis Registered Nurse is responsible for coordinating the Wound and Foot Care program. This includes performing Wound/Foot and toenail care, facilitating the Wound Care Team, coordinating and educating staff, collaborating with Medical Staff and interdisciplinary team. The Wound Care nurse is involved in setting facility goals for the wound/skin integrity program. The Wound Care Nurse collects data, analyzes trends, initiates and evaluates improvement processes/outcomes. This position is responsible for preparing and presenting reports to the QI committee, facility leadership and other groups as needed.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Upon hire: Alaska Registered Nurse License
- Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
- Within 1 year of hire: Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) Or
- Within 1 year of hire: Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) Or
- Within 1 year of hire: Certified Ostomy Care Nurse (COCN) Or
- Within 1 year of hire: Wound Care Certification (WCCN) Or
- Within 1 year of hire: Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) Or
- 2 years In a health care facility (acute care, long term care, or rehabilitation center) required.
Preferred Qualifications:- 1 year of wound care experience.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
About the TeamProvidence has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning when the Sisters of Providence first brought health care to Nome in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This pioneering spirit set the standard for modern health care in Alaska and formed the foundation for Providence's growth as the state's largest private employer and leading health care provider.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat-Su, Seward, and Valdez. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
