Registered Nurse (Wound Care)

Summary Demonstrate proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning in the care and management of patients/residents with acute and chronic wounds across clinical practice settings. Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Responsibilities Duties include but not limited to: Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. The Wound Care & Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to patients with oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team regarding the quality of care. Utilizes evidence-based practice to improve, guide and expand knowledge of skin and wound practice, assessment, and management (and may include ostomy and continence care). Responsibilities include leadership in evaluation of clinical practice, enhancement of staff knowledge, development of patient/resident education and clinical support to interprofessional staff (e.g., nurses, clinicians, physical therapist, and other clinical staff). The Wound Care RN will assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and enhance outcomes utilization. Initiates a plan of care that promotes patient/resident and clinical staff progressive understanding of skin and wound management and healing. The Wound Care RN integrates knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgment and is self-directed in goal setting for managing complex wound care situations. Validates understanding of the rationale for care processes and decisions. Demonstrates expanded wound care knowledge base of the nursing process in the care of assigned patients. Developing basic leadership skills within the department/service through seeking additional leadership experiences. Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care. Demonstrates the ability to cope with and manage competing priorities. The Wound Care RN demonstrates wound care competence in practice and decision-making, deliberate planning, and critical thinking skills. 30 Day Hiring Model The Department of Veterans Affairs is implementing a streamlined 30-Day Hiring Model designed to accelerate hiring while maintaining the highest standards of merit-based selection. This improved process reduces traditional hiring timelines by integrating early coordination, faster assessments, and efficient pre-employment actions. Applicants can expect a more transparent, predictable, and efficient hiring journey from announcement to entry on duty. What Applicants Can Expect Expedited Candidate Review Once the announcement closes, Human Resources will quickly review applications, issue certificates of eligible candidates the day after the announcement closes and refer applicants for hiring manager consideration. Quick Interviews & References HR may arrange interviews and will request references within 3-5 days after being referred to the hiring manager. Streamlined Pre-Employment Requirements: Following a tentative offer, applicants should be prepared to complete required steps, such as fingerprinting and background check, credentialing, and medical examination within 3 days of the offer. Clear and Timely Communication: Applicants will receive clear communication at key milestones, including referral, tentative offer, and onboarding instructions. After meeting pre-employment requirements, candidates will receive a final job offer and start date. Onboarding tasks may continue after starting, with HR ensuring timely completion for a smooth transition into VA service. If selected, applicants should be prepared to come onboard within 30 days of the announcement closing. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 16:00, or depending on service needs Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-04-20