Wound Care Nurse - RN​/Shoreline, WA

Schedule: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Sunday-Wednesday or Thursday-Saturday)

Salary: $50.00 - $60.00 hourly DOE

The primary responsibility of the wound care nurse is to provide specialized care for residents with wounds, pressure ulcers, or other chronic conditions. This nurse collaborates with wound care specialists or other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal wound healing.

• Conduct thorough assessments of residents' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Regularly evaluate and update care plans based on residents' changing needs and responses to interventions.

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring accuracy and safety.
• Monitor residents' responses to medications and treatments, documenting any adverse effects or changes in condition.

• Monitor and document vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Observe residents for any signs of illness or changes in condition and promptly report any concerns to the physician.

• Provide specialized care for residents with wounds, pressure ulcers, or other chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with wound care specialists or other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal wound healing.

• Supervise and provide guidance to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and certified nursing assistants (CNAs).
• Provide orientation and training for new staff members.

• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of residents' care, including assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care and address resident needs.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to ensure the delivery of high‑quality care.
• Stay current with best practices and evidence‑based guidelines for nursing care in skilled nursing facilities.

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state (BSN preferred).
• Must maintain an active CPR/BLS during employment.
• Preferred experience in long term care, geriatric rehab, sub‑acute and/or critical care clinical setting.
• Experience with electronic medical records documentation.

• Health insurance: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with low individual and family deductible.
• 401(k) plan after 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid time off: accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays, and accrued sick leave.
• EAP canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing education and higher education reimbursement.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA:
  Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (commuter expense reimbursement account).
• Professional development opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary benefits: life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, legal services, pet insurance, discount programs and more.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.