RN Wound Care, Hospice and Home Health
Stryker Corporation, Tacoma, WA, United States
Wage Range: $48.21 - $87.11 per hour
Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.
This is a driving position and will cover the following territories: Kirkland, Woodinville, Bothell, Snohomish, Monroe.
Who We Are
EvergreenHealth is one of the largest, most innovative stand‑alone Home Health providers in the nation with a local vision, dedicated to serving patients and families in the Pacific Northwest since 1992. From Everett to South Seattle and beyond, our compassionate, skilled providers have the opportunity to provide care in their own community. To learn more and hear from our staff click here: Join EvergreenHealth Hospice & Home Care.
Our Team
Nurses (RN & LPN)
Certified Would Care Specialists
Psychiatric Nurses
Physical Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Speech Therapists
Social Workers
Certified Nursing Assistants (Home Health Aides)
Job Summary
Utilizes the nursing process to provide clinical expertise, consultation, and direct patient care for people with or at risk for fecal and urinary diversions, acute and chronic wound, drains, tubes, fistulas and pressure ulcers. Responsible for developing and implementing a program to promote wound healing by means of educating and training staff, standardizing care, establishment of a comprehensive product formulary, and evaluation of outcomes in these areas. Functions in an educative role (staff in‑services, patient teaching and community education), advocacy role, as well as performing research and administrative duties.
Primary Duties
Responsibility and accountability for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of ostomy and wound patients for patients on service with Evergreen Home Care Services, and consultant for staff and patients with ostomies, complex wounds, fistulas, ulcers and skin problems related to fecal and urinary incontinence.
Consultation, direct patient care, program development, and education of fecal and urinary diversions or incontinence, and ostomies will depend on level of certification at ostomy and/or continence level.
Develop and implement assessment and documentation tools, policies, and protocols related to wound care to standardize practice.
Perform periodic needs assessments related to wound prevention and care; develop and promote wound care protocols for EHCS.
Act as a role model and mentor in clinical practice and professional development; participate in the organization’s committees pertinent to wound care.
Base practice on national standards for wound care, current research evidence; collect and interpret data regarding prevalence and incidence for the purpose of quality improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefit Information
Medical, vision and dental insurance
On‑demand virtual health care
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Paid Time Off/Vacation
Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
Paid holidays
Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary identity theft protection
Voluntary legal insurance
Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
Free parking
Commuter benefits
License, Certification, Education or Experience
Required for the position
Graduate of a nursing program (Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing, ADN required)
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington
Current Healthcare Provider BLS – American Heart Association by start date
Board certification as a CWCN, CWON or WOCN through the Wound Ostomy and Continence Society Certification Board within 6 months of hire
Graduate of Accredited Certificate Program in Wound Care Management, or Wound/Ostomy, or Wound/Ostomy/Continence
3 years of clinical practice that includes wound care in Acute Care or Home Health Care setting
Knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation, HIM 11, Joint Commission Standards, WACs, WISHA/OSHA
Current Washington State Driver’s license and proof of insurability
Desired for the position
Master’s degree in Nursing
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Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.
This is a driving position and will cover the following territories: Kirkland, Woodinville, Bothell, Snohomish, Monroe.
Who We Are
EvergreenHealth is one of the largest, most innovative stand‑alone Home Health providers in the nation with a local vision, dedicated to serving patients and families in the Pacific Northwest since 1992. From Everett to South Seattle and beyond, our compassionate, skilled providers have the opportunity to provide care in their own community. To learn more and hear from our staff click here: Join EvergreenHealth Hospice & Home Care.
Our Team
Nurses (RN & LPN)
Certified Would Care Specialists
Psychiatric Nurses
Physical Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Speech Therapists
Social Workers
Certified Nursing Assistants (Home Health Aides)
Job Summary
Utilizes the nursing process to provide clinical expertise, consultation, and direct patient care for people with or at risk for fecal and urinary diversions, acute and chronic wound, drains, tubes, fistulas and pressure ulcers. Responsible for developing and implementing a program to promote wound healing by means of educating and training staff, standardizing care, establishment of a comprehensive product formulary, and evaluation of outcomes in these areas. Functions in an educative role (staff in‑services, patient teaching and community education), advocacy role, as well as performing research and administrative duties.
Primary Duties
Responsibility and accountability for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of ostomy and wound patients for patients on service with Evergreen Home Care Services, and consultant for staff and patients with ostomies, complex wounds, fistulas, ulcers and skin problems related to fecal and urinary incontinence.
Consultation, direct patient care, program development, and education of fecal and urinary diversions or incontinence, and ostomies will depend on level of certification at ostomy and/or continence level.
Develop and implement assessment and documentation tools, policies, and protocols related to wound care to standardize practice.
Perform periodic needs assessments related to wound prevention and care; develop and promote wound care protocols for EHCS.
Act as a role model and mentor in clinical practice and professional development; participate in the organization’s committees pertinent to wound care.
Base practice on national standards for wound care, current research evidence; collect and interpret data regarding prevalence and incidence for the purpose of quality improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefit Information
Medical, vision and dental insurance
On‑demand virtual health care
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Paid Time Off/Vacation
Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
Paid holidays
Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary identity theft protection
Voluntary legal insurance
Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
Free parking
Commuter benefits
License, Certification, Education or Experience
Required for the position
Graduate of a nursing program (Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing, ADN required)
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington
Current Healthcare Provider BLS – American Heart Association by start date
Board certification as a CWCN, CWON or WOCN through the Wound Ostomy and Continence Society Certification Board within 6 months of hire
Graduate of Accredited Certificate Program in Wound Care Management, or Wound/Ostomy, or Wound/Ostomy/Continence
3 years of clinical practice that includes wound care in Acute Care or Home Health Care setting
Knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation, HIM 11, Joint Commission Standards, WACs, WISHA/OSHA
Current Washington State Driver’s license and proof of insurability
Desired for the position
Master’s degree in Nursing
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