Clinical Wound Specialist Nurse

Why Join Cedar Ridge Inn?

At Cedar Ridge, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a team that values your work, supports your growth, and recognizes the impact you make every day.

• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for advancement and career development
• Leadership that values and listens to staff
• Meaningful work where you truly make a difference

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN) to join our clinical team and lead the delivery of specialized wound care services within our facility. In this role, you will be responsible for assessing, treating, and managing a wide range of complex wounds while driving positive clinical outcomes and enhancing resident quality of life.

As the facility’s wound care expert, you will play a critical role in implementing evidence-based practices, guiding clinical staff, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through hands‑on care, clinical leadership, and collaboration focused on achieving optimal healing outcomes.

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments upon admission and at regular intervals, accurately identifying wound type, stage, and severity

• Deliver routine and advanced wound care treatments, including dressing changes, debridement, compression therapy, and the use of advanced wound care products

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and update individualized care plans based on ongoing wound assessments and clinical needs

• Educate residents and families on wound prevention strategies, treatment plans, and the role of nutrition and lifestyle in promoting healing

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all wound assessments, treatments, and progress within resident health records

• Monitor wound healing progress and communicate changes in condition or treatment effectiveness to the care team

• Work closely with physicians, nursing staff, dietitians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care

• Adhere to strict infection prevention and control protocols to reduce risk and maintain a safe care environment

• Provide training and ongoing support to nursing staff on best practices in wound care, including current techniques and product usage

• Participate in wound care rounds, audits, and quality improvement initiatives to maintain high standards of care and regulatory compliance

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of New Mexico, in good standing

• Wound Care Certification (WCC) or similar credential preferred; willingness to obtain certification within a specified timeframe if not currently certified

• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience, with at least one (1) year of experience in wound care or a closely related clinical area

• Strong clinical knowledge of wound assessment, staging, and evidence-based treatment modalities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to educate, collaborate, and influence across care teams

• Demonstrated commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care and improving clinical outcomes

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, track progress, and maintain detailed documentation

• Competitive pay

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Care Cash Program

• Referral Bonus Program

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

At Cedar Ridge, we are committed to developing our team. Whether you are beginning your career or looking to advance, we provide opportunities to build your skills, expand your experience, and grow…