Nurse; Wound Care

Position: Nurse (Wound Care)
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

The Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) provides competent, evidence-based nursing care to Veterans with acute and chronic wounds across the continuum of care in both inpatient and outpatient settings at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. The RN functions as a core member of the interdisciplinary team and a subject matter expert, utilizing an inter-professional approach to coordinate care, consultation, and education that promotes recovery, self-management, and quality of life.

The major duties include, but are not limited to:

* Assessment & Care Planning:
Performing comprehensive nursing assessments and directing the management of patients with complex wound care needs; identifying and instituting preventive and treatment measures, and evaluating the effectiveness of resources and advanced therapies for wound management.

* Clinical Procedures:
Administering and evaluating specialized wound care procedures, including complex dressing changes, autolytic removal of devitalized tissue, suture removal, and the management of vacuum therapy and other prosthetic equipment.

* Care Coordination:
Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to plan and implement comprehensive care; serving as the point of contact for Wound/Ostomy consults, providing cross-coverage between settings, and referring complex cases to community-based providers as necessary.

* Patient

Education:

Providing extensive education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnosis, wound management goals, and in-home care strategies (including ostomy and continence care) to ensure safe discharges and transitions.

* Leadership & Consultation:
Serving as a subject matter expert and resource for staff; providing consultation to the Emergency Department and inpatient units, and collaborating with the Wound Care Program Manager to ensure clinical consistency and oversight.

* Performance Improvement:
Participating in quality management projects and data collection, including the compilation and analysis of pressure ulcer incidence data to drive evidence-based practice changes and improved patient outcomes.

* Mentoring & Development:
Leading educational initiatives and in-services for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals; mentoring and precepting new staff and students to foster a safe, high-reliability learning environment.

Pay:
Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards

Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday,

Telework:
Not Available

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not Authorized

EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact v21ccoeedrp , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized