RN Wound Care​/Infection Control

Wound Care Nurse (RN)

Bessemer, Alabama

Northgate Health & Rehab is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a Wound Care Nurse. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about wound management, skin integrity, clinical excellence, and improving patient outcomes in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

If you have experience in wound care, treatment nursing, post-acute care, rehabilitation, long-term care, or skilled nursing, we encourage you to apply.

• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Team-focused culture with strong clinical support
• Stable skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on resident care and outcomes
• Competitive compensation
• Full-time position with consistent schedule
• Career growth opportunities within a growing organization

• Assess, monitor, and manage resident wounds and skin conditions
• Develop, implement, and update individualized wound treatment plans
• Perform wound measurements, evaluations, and documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members
• Monitor wound healing progress and modify treatment plans as needed
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and wound care protocols
• Educate nursing staff on wound prevention, skin integrity, and treatment best practices
• Participate in clinical meetings, care plan conferences, and quality improvement initiatives
• Assist with pressure injury prevention programs and skin rounds
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation

• Current Alabama Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Wound Care Certification preferred but not required
• Previous wound care, treatment nurse, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or post-acute experience preferred
• Strong assessment, documentation, and clinical decision-making skills
• Knowledge of pressure injury prevention, wound management, and infection control practices
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Northgate Health & Rehabilitation Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.