Wound Care Director
Listed on 2026-10-23
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Nursing
Palliative Care Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse
The Pearl of Downers Grove is seeking Wound Care Director to lead a team of long-term care professionals. This is a vital role in a facility with a positive community reputation, a history of successful outcomes, and an experienced cohesive team.
At Pearl Healthcare,
YOU are our greatest asset! We offer these competitive benefits:
- Competitive wage
- Affordable:
Medical, Dental, Vision - Free Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- Personal Days
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Growth Opportunities
- 401K
- Meaningful and rewarding work environment
- Plus much more, Inquire with us today!
The Wound Care Director position is responsible for the effective direction, management, and operation of Wound Care programs.
Responsibilities:- Evaluate wounds and collaborate with physician to ensure optimum delivery of care for wound healing.
- Record, measure and document resident's wounds/wound progress.
- Initiate nursing care procedures in managing acute, chronic and/or traumatic wounds.
- Track and monitor (for infection and healing) trending and record skin conditions and wounds/wound management.
- Coordinate treatment to provide comprehensive wound assessments and plan of care including goals, implementation of treatment, evaluation, and outcomes for patients throughout the facility.
- Provide patient, family and staff education regarding wound management and therapies.
- Act as the resource person for physicians and clinical staff for wound management.
- Perform general nursing duties as needed.
- Participate in quality improvement plan for the facility.
- Develops skin care programs to prevent skin breakdown.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill to develop and implement policies and procedures to manage patients with draining wounds, fistulae and/or tubes; wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinence.
- Demonstrate revision to plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan for effectiveness.
- Formulate a teaching plan based
- Currently licensed as RN (Required)
- Wound Care Certified (Preferred)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in working within a skilled nursing, short term rehabilitative environment.
- Prior experience with Wound Rounds (Preferred)
Location:
The Pearl of Downers Grove
3450 Saratoga Ave,
Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA
At Pearl Healthcare, our unique approach to post-acute rehabilitation places the patient at the center, curating a plan of care that understands the specific needs of each individual. We are committed to providing a sophisticated level of support to achieve exceptional quality care.
Pearl Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
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