RN Wound Care Nurse

Wound Care Nurse

Full-Time with On-Call rotation

As the Wound Care Nurse, you’ll be responsible for assessing, treating, and monitoring wound conditions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Your care planning and interventions will improve wound healing and enhance the comfort and quality of life our residents. You will be a practitioner, resource, consultant, educator, and facilitator to raise the overall quality of care to individuals with complex wound care needs.

• Provide oversight and expertise of wound care and prevention program for residents and staff
• Conduct comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients exhibiting skin complications
• Provide direct wound care interventions, including dressing changes, debridement, and wound irrigation
• Review, update and direct the implementation of wound care & prevention policies and procedures
• Monitor wound healing progress and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment modalities
• Educate residents, families, and staff on wound care protocols and prevention strategies
• Collaborate with physicians, wound care specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care
• Maintain accurate documentation of wound assessments, interventions, and outcomes for regulatory compliance and reimbursement

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

• Valid state RN nursing license
• Degree in nursing, epidemiology, biology, microbiology preferred
• 2+ years in wound care management, preferably in a Long-Term Care setting
• Familiar with research-backed wound care and cleansing products
• Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) Certification preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, organizational, and critical thinking skills
• Compassion and empathy in caring for residents with complex wound care needs
• Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.