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Sr. Wound Care Specialist Home Health

West Mifflin, PA

$39.64/hr

About $82k–$126k/yr

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Posted Aug 7, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 16, 2026

What this means for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $82k–$126k a year. It's a day shift — the busiest hours, the fullest crew, and your evenings back.

What the listing says

Shift
Days
Weekends, holidays, call
One patient at a time – No call lights, no constant interruptions
Facility
Academic medical center

About this role

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Sr. Wound Care Specialist (RN) – Home Health Pittsburgh & Surrounding Communities | Part-Time | Looking for a nursing role that gives you time, trust, and true patient connection? UPMC Home Health is hiring Part-Time Registered Nurses (RNs) across the greater Pittsburgh region. This role offers the opportunity to provide one-on-one care in patients’ homes, build meaningful relationships, and enjoy a more sustainable pace of nursing; all with the stability, benefits, and growth opportunities of UPMC. Assignments are based on patient need and proximity to your home, with opportunities available across multiple Pittsburgh-area communities. ________________________________________ Why Nurses Choose UPMC Home Health One patient at a time – No call lights, no constant interruptions Autonomy with support – You’re trusted to practice independently, backed by a full interdisciplinary team Sign-on bonuses available: For both new graduates and experienced RNs Career ladder for advancement: Grow clinically without leaving patient care Mileage reimbursed at the federal rate Comprehensive UPMC benefits: Medical, retirement, tuition reimbursement, discounted RN-to-BSN programs ________________________________________ What You’ll Do Deliver skilled nursing care to patients in their homes throughout assigned Pittsburgh-area communities Develop and manage plans of care in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary partners Provide patient and family education that promotes independence and recovery Complete required documentation (OASIS, visit notes, orders) electronically using a provided laptop Contribute to high-quality, patient-centered outcomes while maintaining regulatory standards ________________________________________ This Role Is a Great Fit If You: Want meaningful time with patients and families Are seeking flexibility without sacrificing benefits or support Value autonomy, critical thinking, and relationship-based care Are a new graduate looking for mentorship or an experienced RN looking for balance BSN required UPMC approved nursing certification required. Certificate of attendance of a WOCN board certified WOCNEP preferred. Minimum 2 years of nursing experience Annual completion of a VP approved professional contribution selected from one of the corporate nursing goals Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse license or eligible for State Board Licensure. Certification in Wound Care required. Certification in wound and ostomy from the WOCN or other UPMC-approved Wound Care Certification preferred. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Special Skills and Abilities Required. Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required. Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physician, non-physician providers. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment and handle multiple and changing priorities. Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse license or eligible for State Board Licensure. Certification in Wound Care required. Certificate of attendance of a WOCN board certified WOCNEP or other UPMC-approved Wound Care Certification preferred. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Special Skills and Abilities required. Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required. Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physician, non-physician providers. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment and handle multiple and changing priorities. Automotive Insurance Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified Wound Care Nurse Driver's License Registered Nurse (RN) Act 33 Act 34 OAPSA *Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Skills for this role

Wound CareAdvanced wound careOASIS documentationPatient and family educationTreatment planning

Certifications

BLSCPRCWCNWCC

Requirements

  • RN
  • Driver's License
  • WCC
  • Nursing
  • Home health care assistance
  • Post-session clinical documentation
  • Community care (work setting)
  • RN License
  • CWCN
  • Employee relationship building

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • HJUWZ

On your path

Home Health is a specialty you move into. Agencies want acute time first, then train the home-specific work.

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  • Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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