RN - Wound Care - St Elias

Description This 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. Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they’re invaluable. Join our team at St Elias Specialty Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. 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. Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth. Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. 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. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. About the Team Providence 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. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement. Pay Range: $47.31 - $73.44 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Providence Health Plan Group