Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Wound Care

About the role

The Inpatient Wound RN is a dedicated inpatient clinical expert responsible for advancing wound care and pressure injury prevention across the hospital. This position supports patients, staff, and providers through consultation, education, and program leadership. Position Goal: To improve wound care outcomes, reduce preventable pressure injuries, enhance caregiver knowledge, and provide consistent wound care expertise throughout the inpatient setting. About This Location: Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is a full-service tertiary care hospital; part of a joint venture of Aurora Health Care and BayCare Clinic. A nationally recognized health care provider, we are committed to providing high-quality health care using the latest in medical technology to help all people live fully. The hospital is nationally ranked for adult specialties, and our maternity care has earned national recognition.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and management of inpatient wound care.
• Lead pressure injury prevention initiatives and support reduction of hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs).
• Educate patients, families, and nursing staff on wound prevention and treatment.
• Serve as a clinical resource for wound assessment, treatment planning, and prevention strategies.
• Collaborate with inpatient teams and outpatient wound specialists to ensure continuity of care.
• Support prevalence studies, quality improvement work, and pressure injury prevention programs.
• Partner with providers to improve wound documentation and clinical outcomes.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• BSN‑prepared Registered Nurse.
• Acute care nursing experience, preferably in medical‑surgical, critical care, or related inpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Interest in wound care specialty practice with attainment of wound certification within 1 year.
• Wound Care certification preferred but not required prior to hire.