Job Description

General Information:

Job title: Outpatient Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Schedule: Full-time, 80 hours per pay period; Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Weekend Requirement: None

Holiday Requirement: Paid Holidays

Position Summary:

The Outpatient Wound Care Nurse provides specialized nursing care for patients with acute and chronic wounds, including pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, and vascular ulcers. The nurse collaborates with wound care providers and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement wound treatment plans, promote healing, and educate patients on wound care and prevention.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assess and document wound characteristics including size, depth, drainage, and tissue condition
• Evaluate patients for risk factors such as diabetes, poor circulation, infection, and immobility
• Monitor wound healing progress and modify care plans as needed
• Perform wound cleansing, dressing changes, and debridement assistance
• Apply specialized wound care therapies (negative pressure therapy, compression therapy, advanced dressings)
• Assist physicians with wound procedures when needed
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based wound care practices
• Coordinate care with physicians, podiatrists, vascular specialists, and other providers
• Ensure appropriate supplies and wound care products are used
• Teach patients and caregivers proper wound care techniques
• Provide education on infection prevention, nutrition, and pressure relief
• Instruct patients on managing chronic conditions that affect wound healing
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and wound measurements
• Follow facility and department protocols, infection control standards, and regulatory guidelines
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Communicate with primary care providers and home health services
• Arrange follow-up visits and referrals to specialists if needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Active WI Registered Nurse (RN) license. RNs with an active Compact Licensure are to obtain a Wisconsin RN license within 90 days of start date.
• Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 1 month of hire.
• ACLS required or obtained within 1 year of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Wound Care Certified (WCC), Certified Wound Specialist (CWS), or Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN)
• 1-2+ years of clinical nursing experience (wound care preferred)
• Experience with advanced wound therapies and wound measurement tools

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Wound assessment and staging
• Clinical documentation
• Intermediate computer proficiency
• Patient education and counseling
• Infection prevention
• Communication and interdisciplinary teamwork

Why Mile Bluff Medical Center?

Mile Bluff Medical Center is a place where people come first. Our team is comprised of caring, patient-centered professionals serving pediatric through geriatric populations in our rural community. Our not-for-profit organization prides itself on providing state-of-the-art healthcare services, a positive work environment, and a team where employees feel valued and supported. Mile Bluff is an independent organization that offers competitive wages, great benefits and the opportunity for growth. Mile Bluff makes decisions for its employees and patients locally without relying on a large health system in another community.