We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Certified Wound Nurse to join our healthcare team.
Posted Sep 17
Unit and setting
Wound-Care · Rehab This position offers an opportunity to work with diverse patient populations, including geriatrics, pediatrics, and patients with complex medical needs such as ICU or trauma cases.geriatrics, pediatrics, and patients with complex medical needs such as ICU or trauma cases
License
RN license
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
Certification
Wound Care Nurse (CWCN or equivalent)Certification as a Wound Care Nurse (CWCN or equivalent) required; additional certifications in critical care nursing or specialized procedures are a plus.
Also asks
proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, or AthenahealthProficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth for documentation and order entry.
Also asks
advanced clinical skills including suturing, IV insertion/infusion, phlebotomy, sterile processing, and ostomy careAdvanced clinical skills including suturing, IV insertion/infusion, phlebotomy, sterile processing, and ostomy care.
Also asks
knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, CPT/ICD coding, and diagnostic evaluation techniquesStrong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, CPT/ICD coding (ICD-10/ICD-9), and diagnostic evaluation techniques.
Also asks
expertise in infection control practices and aseptic techniquesExpertise in infection control practices and aseptic techniques to prevent wound contamination.
Also asks
communication skills for patient education on health coaching and discharge planningExcellent communication skills for patient education on health coaching and discharge planning.
Preferred
Certification
additional certifications in critical care nursing or specialized procedures
Experience
extensive experience in wound management, including suturing, infection control, and complex patient careThe ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in wound management, including advanced skills in suturing, infection control, and complex patient care.
Experience
wound management within hospital settings such as Level I Trauma Centers or teaching hospitalsProven experience in wound management within hospital settings such as Level I Trauma Centers or teaching hospitals is highly desirable.
Experience
managing complex cases involving acute pain management, infectious disease care, hospice & palliative medicine, or trauma medicineExperience managing complex cases involving acute pain management, infectious disease care, hospice & palliative medicine, or trauma medicine is preferred.
Also asks
expertise in EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, or AthenahealthCandidates with expertise in EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth are preferred.
In range for Ohio staff rolesOhio staff postings that state pay run $28/hr to $56/hr, the middle half $33/hr to $46/hr, across 1,000 postings.
Benefits
BenefitsDental insuranceDental insurance
BenefitsHealth insuranceHealth insurance
BenefitsPaid time offPaid time off
BenefitsVision insuranceVision insurance
The role and schedule
Charting
Epic or CernerDocument all patient interactions accurately within EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Cerner while maintaining compliance with HIPAA standards.
Day to day
conduct comprehensive wound assessments including physical exams, vitals, and physiological evaluationsConduct comprehensive wound assessments including physical examinations, vital signs, and physiological evaluations.
Day to day
develop and implement evidence-based wound care plans with sterile processing, aseptic technique, and ostomy careDevelop and implement evidence-based wound care plans utilizing advanced techniques such as sterile processing, aseptic technique, and ostomy care.
Day to day
administer treatments including suturing, IV infusion, medication administration, and dressing changesAdminister treatments including suturing, IV infusion, medication administration (including botulinum toxin treatments), and dressing changes.
perform catheterization, tube feeding management, spinal taps, and gastrostomy carePerform invasive procedures such as catheterization, tube feeding management, spinal taps, and gastrostomy care.
Day to day
document patient interactions within EMR/EHR systems compliant with HIPAA
Day to day
educate patients and families on wound care, pain management, nutrition support, and discharge planningEducate patients and families on wound care techniques, pain management strategies, nutrition support, and discharge planning.
Day to day
collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across cardiology, critical care, geriatrics, pediatrics, and outpatient services
Day to day
participate in infection control protocols and adhere to NCQA standardsParticipate in infection control protocols and ensure adherence to NCQA standards for quality patient care.
Day to day
assist in case management for post-acute care transitions and home & community care servicesAssist in case management activities related to post-acute care transitions and home & community care services.
Patients
patients with disabilities or developmental disorders across assisted living or long-term care facilities
Charting
Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth
Travel
services across hospitals, long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, and outpatient clinics
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Certified Wound Nurse to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in wound management, including advanced skills in suturing, infection control, and complex patient care. This role involves providing specialized wound care services across various settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, and outpatient clinics.
The Certified Wound Nurse will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes while adhering to HIPAA and other healthcare regulations. Candidates with expertise in EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth are preferred. This position offers an opportunity to work with diverse patient populations, including geriatrics, pediatrics, and patients with complex medical needs such as ICU or trauma cases.
Duties
Conduct comprehensive wound assessments including physical examinations, vital signs, and physiological evaluations.
Develop and implement evidence-based wound care plans utilizing advanced techniques such as sterile processing, aseptic technique, and ostomy care.
Administer treatments including suturing, IV infusion, medication administration (including botulinum toxin treatments), and dressing changes.
Perform invasive procedures such as catheterization, tube feeding management, spinal taps, and gastrostomy care.
Document all patient interactions accurately within EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Cerner while maintaining compliance with HIPAA standards.
Educate patients and families on wound care techniques, pain management strategies, nutrition support, and discharge planning.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across various specialties including cardiology (cardiac catheterization), critical care (ICU/trauma medicine), geriatrics (memory care/dementia), pediatrics (neonatal ventilator), and outpatient services.
Participate in infection control protocols and ensure adherence to NCQA standards for quality patient care.
Assist in case management activities related to post-acute care transitions and home & community care services.
Skills
Proven experience in wound management within hospital settings such as Level I Trauma Centers or teaching hospitals is highly desirable.
Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth for documentation and order entry.
Advanced clinical skills including suturing, IV insertion/infusion, phlebotomy, sterile processing, and ostomy care.
Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, CPT/ICD coding (ICD-10/ICD-9), and diagnostic evaluation techniques.
Expertise in infection control practices and aseptic techniques to prevent wound contamination.
Experience managing complex cases involving acute pain management, infectious disease care, hospice & palliative medicine, or trauma medicine is preferred.
Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations including those with disabilities or developmental disorders across settings like assisted living or long-term care facilities.
Excellent communication skills for patient education on health coaching and discharge planning.
Certification as a Wound Care Nurse (CWCN or equivalent) required; additional certifications in critical care nursing or specialized procedures are a plus. This role offers a rewarding opportunity for dedicated nursing professionals committed to delivering exceptional wound care across multiple healthcare environments while advancing their clinical expertise through ongoing education and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Neighborhoods+Nurses and young professionals commonly land in Clifton (median rent $835, median age 30.6, walkable to UC, coffee, parks, and late-night eats), Corryville beside UC Health and Short Vine, Over-the-Rhine for historic architecture plus a food-and-brewery scene (median rent $1,119, safer than 62% of the city), Oakley for breweries and homes around $259k, and Hyde Park for shops, green space, and household incomes near $99k. The Central Business District is walkable downtown living (median rent $1,161, safer than 80% of the city). Value and character options include Westwood (Cincinnati’s largest neighborhood; 1-bedrooms averaging $764 and median homes about $210k), Northside (eclectic and inclusive), Walnut Hills, Mount Auburn just south of Clifton, and Mount Lookout. School-and-space suburbs named for families include Mason, West Chester, Montgomery, Blue Ash, and Anderson Township; Covington, Newport, and Bellevue across the river are an easy bike ride to Downtown, The Banks, and OTR.
Nurses and young professionals commonly land in Clifton (median rent $835, median age 30.6, walkable to UC, coffee, parks, and late-night eats), Corryville beside UC Health and Short Vine, Over-the-Rhine for historic architecture plus a food-and-brewery scene (median rent $1,119, safer than 62% of the city), Oakley for breweries and homes around $259k, and Hyde Park for shops, green space, and household incomes near $99k. The Central Business District is walkable downtown living (median rent $1,161, safer than 80% of the city).
Value and character options include Westwood (Cincinnati’s largest neighborhood; 1-bedrooms averaging $764 and median homes about $210k), Northside (eclectic and inclusive), Walnut Hills, Mount Auburn just south of Clifton, and Mount Lookout. School-and-space suburbs named for families include Mason, West Chester, Montgomery, Blue Ash, and Anderson Township; Covington, Newport, and Bellevue across the river are an easy bike ride to Downtown, The Banks, and OTR.
Getting around+Most residents drive: Cincinnati’s Transit Score is 44, public transit is limited, and newcomers are warned they will drive more than they expect even though traffic is milder than in larger metros. Metro buses connect neighborhoods such as Westwood to downtown; the Central Business District is described as walkable with transit, and Over-the-Rhine is pitched as a short commute. Corryville is the walkable base for UC Health’s medical campus, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is a major metro employer, but sources do not publish hospital-specific drive times or parking rules. Persistent frustration centers on named traffic bottlenecks rather than all-day gridlock.
Most residents drive: Cincinnati’s Transit Score is 44, public transit is limited, and newcomers are warned they will drive more than they expect even though traffic is milder than in larger metros. Metro buses connect neighborhoods such as Westwood to downtown; the Central Business District is described as walkable with transit, and Over-the-Rhine is pitched as a short commute.
Corryville is the walkable base for UC Health’s medical campus, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is a major metro employer, but sources do not publish hospital-specific drive times or parking rules. Persistent frustration centers on named traffic bottlenecks rather than all-day gridlock.
Outdoors+The city counts more than 100 parks. Smale Riverfront Park puts 45 acres of fountains, gardens, playgrounds, a carousel, and picnic lawns between downtown and the Ohio River; Mount Airy Forest is the go-to hike. Krohn Conservatory hosts butterfly shows, and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden—home of Fiona the hippo—doubles as a major outdoor day. Hills and green space are part of daily life; kayaking on the Ohio River shows up in local roundups, and Kings Island (350-plus acres, 36-plus water slides, Peanuts kids area) is the big warm-weather outing in the metro.
The city counts more than 100 parks. Smale Riverfront Park puts 45 acres of fountains, gardens, playgrounds, a carousel, and picnic lawns between downtown and the Ohio River; Mount Airy Forest is the go-to hike.
Krohn Conservatory hosts butterfly shows, and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden—home of Fiona the hippo—doubles as a major outdoor day. Hills and green space are part of daily life; kayaking on the Ohio River shows up in local roundups, and Kings Island (350-plus acres, 36-plus water slides, Peanuts kids area) is the big warm-weather outing in the metro.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Cincinnati
Cincinnati is a hilly Ohio River city where German-era brick, a rebuilt riverfront, and Midwestern prices meet a real healthcare job base—Cincinnati Children’s, UC Health in Corryville, and a metro of about 1.16 million jobs. Housing still undercuts much of the country: Greater Cincinnati’s median home sits near $295,000, one-bedrooms range from about $764 in Westwood to the $1,100s in Over-the-Rhine and downtown, and Clifton, Oakley, Mount Auburn, and Northside are the usual starter neighborhoods for people in their 20s and 30s. Live in Corryville or Clifton to walk toward the medical campus; choose Hyde Park or Mount Lookout for shops and parks; or bike from Covington and Newport to The Banks. Plan to own a car—Transit Score 44, Metro buses help, bottlenecks annoy—and brace for gray skies from November into March. Locals are kind but clannish, nightlife is quieter than coastal cities, and crime and air quality come up as cons. What sells the place is specific: Findlay Market and Rhinegeist in OTR, Smale Riverfront Park, Reds games, Mount Airy Forest, Fiona at the zoo, and more than 100 parks. People who join a neighborhood and the festival calendar tend to stay.
