RN - Wound Care, Part Time

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

This position assumes responsibility and accountability for providing advanced nursing care for patients specializing in the proper management of wound care by treating and monitoring wounds that are the result of disease, injury, or medical treatments. The Wound Care Nurse ensures expert, compassionate, individualized nursing care for patients and families as they collaborate with providers, staff, and other members of the team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

• Coordinates treatment to provide comprehensive wound assessments and plan of care including goals, implementation of treatment, evaluation and outcomes for patients throughout the organization.
• Possesses knowledge of the anatomy and physiology and disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and dermal systems.
• Utilizes principles of current wound management theory when providing care to patients with acute and chronic wounds including but not limited to staging of wounds.
• Knowledgeable of surgical procedures and postoperative course of patients undergoing bowel surgery and management of ostomy care for patients and their families.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill to develop and implement policies and procedures to manage patients with draining wounds, fistulae and/or tubes; wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care and incontinence.
• Provides patient, family education regarding wound management, prevention of pressure ulcers, support surfaces, dressing selections and other therapies associated with wound care.
• Collaborates with physicians and inpatient clinical staff regarding the patient plan of care for wound care management and identified interventions.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of the patient interaction including but not limited to wound care.
• Coordinates patient care with other physician practices, Vail Health, and others as needed to achieve the highest possible level of patient care and satisfaction.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Delivers excellent service by utilizing Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and optimal communication through partnering with patients and families.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Experience: Two years experience in medical/surgical, rehabilitation nursing required.

Education: Minimum of Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018.

License(s) and Certification(s): Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required;
Basic Life Support (BLS) required;
Certified by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCP) as a Certified wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) or Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) or Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) required.

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
• Medical
• Vision
• Educational Programs:
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay: $40.56 - $64.68 USD

As set forth in Vail Health Hospital’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.