Wound Care Nurse
About the Role
Sheltering Arms Institute, a partnership between Sheltering Arms and VCU Health, is a non‑profit, state‑of‑the‑science 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 U.S. News & World Report, the organization seeks a Wound Care Nurse to join the day‑shift team and help reinvent rehabilitation.
Responsibilities
- Establish standards of care and clinical competencies for rehabilitative patient wound and ostomy care needs.
- Consult on complex wounds and ostomy patients, taking referrals from physicians and nurses according to SAI and WOCN standards.
- Lead the development, coordination, and monitoring of the hospital’s wound care program to improve clinical outcomes.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years RN experience in a clinical setting.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (RN licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia required).
- BSN in nursing preferred or evidence of pursuing one on a continuing basis.
- AHA BLS HCP certification.
- WOCN certification required or actively pursuing with completion expected within 1 year of hire.
Compensation
- Pay range: $47.00 – $59.00 per hour.
- Night or weekend shifts eligible for shift‑differential pay (rates vary by shift hours and are added to the base hourly rate).
- Final compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.
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.