RN Wound Care Nurse; Registered Nurse

Position Summary

The RN Wound Care Nurse is responsible for coordinating, providing, and monitoring wound prevention and treatment services for residents within the skilled nursing facility. This position performs comprehensive skin and wound assessments, implements physician-ordered treatment plans, monitors healing progress, maintains accurate clinical documentation, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to promote optimal resident outcomes.

The RN Wound Care Nurse also serves as a clinical resource to nursing staff by providing education regarding wound prevention, pressure injury management, skin integrity, treatment techniques, and facility protocols. All duties are performed in accordance with professional nursing standards, facility policies, physician orders, and applicable federal and Florida requirements.

What we offer you:

• Competitive Pay

• $1000 Referral Bonuses. Refer a friend and you’ll receive a bonus. Let’s grow together.

• Pay Activ & Uber Rides

• Generous PTO. Because we know having a work/life balance is the key to success.

• Medical
  * Dental
  * Vision
  * Life
  * STD Insurances. We value your health and wellbeing.

• 401K retirement plan. Together we can build a stronger future.

ABOUT LADY LAKE SPECIALITY CARE - Located in Lady Lake, FL, we are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care.

We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect, dignity. It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team!

• Perform comprehensive skin and wound assessments upon admission, readmission, change in condition, and as clinically indicated.

• Assess and monitor pressure injuries, surgical wounds, diabetic ulcers, venous and arterial ulcers, skin tears, and other alterations in skin integrity.

• Measure, evaluate, document, and photograph wounds in accordance with facility policy and applicable requirements.

• Develop and implement individualized wound care interventions in collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, therapy, dietary services, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

• Perform wound treatments and dressing changes in accordance with physician orders, accepted standards of nursing practice, and facility protocols.

• Monitor residents' response to treatment and identify changes in wound condition, healing progress, or potential complications.

• Promptly communicate significant changes or concerns to the physician or appropriate provider and Director of Nursing.

• Participate in the development and revision of resident care plans related to wounds, skin integrity, pressure injury prevention, nutrition, positioning, and other identified risk factors.

• Identify residents at risk for skin breakdown and ensure appropriate preventive interventions are implemented.

• Complete and monitor pressure injury risk assessments and other applicable clinical assessments.

• Conduct routine skin rounds and wound rounds.

• Coordinate appointments and recommendations from wound care physicians, specialists, and outside wound clinics when applicable.

• Ensure treatment orders are current, accurately transcribed, and properly implemented.

• Maintain timely, complete, and accurate documentation within the resident's medical record.

• Monitor wound care supplies and assist with ensuring appropriate products and equipment are available.

• Evaluate the effectiveness and appropriate use of pressure-relieving mattresses, cushions, positioning devices, and other preventive equipment.

• Educate nursing staff regarding wound prevention, treatment procedures, documentation requirements, and changes in resident treatment plans.

• Provide resident and family education regarding wound care, prevention strategies, and…