Wound Care Nurse Manager
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Healthcare Nursing, Nursing Home
New Franklin Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking an experienced Wound Care Nurse Manager to join our Nursing Department team.
About the Role We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable RN to lead wound care management across our facility. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical expertise, a passion for patient education, and the ability to collaborate across departments to ensure the highest standards of skin and wound care.
Required Qualifications
Education:
RN required; BSN preferredExperience:
Minimum 2 years in medical/surgical or rehabilitation nursingTech
Skills:
Comfortable with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)License:
Valid RN licenseCertifications (preferred): WCC (Wound Care Certified), CWCN (Certified Wound Care Nurse), CWOCN (Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse), CWS (Certified Wound Specialist), or equivalent
Candidates with extensive wound care experience in skilled nursing/long-term care settings also encouraged to apply
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Multilingual is a plus!
Key Responsibilities
Perform wound assessments, reassessments, and management per policy; conduct weekly wound rounds
Apply thorough knowledge of wound staging systems and current wound management theory
Develop skin care programs to prevent skin breakdown
Create and implement policies for draining wounds, fistulae/tubes, ostomy care, and incontinence management
Develop and revise individualized care plans based on patient response
Provide patient and family education on wound management
Deliver staff in-services on wound prevention/care, ostomy care, and incontinence
Consult with interdisciplinary healthcare team members
Maintain accurate, timely EMR documentation per regulatory standards
Serve as liaison between physicians, patients, and product manufacturers
Maintain facility-wide active wound tracking log for quality improvement purposes
Coordinate care with consulting wound care physician specialists
Prepare QAPI reports and spreadsheets tracking wound trends
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
Ability to travel independently within the facility and community
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Manual dexterity and strength for performing wound care
Strong focus, professional communication, and multitasking abilities
Work setting includes nursing home, office, and patient care areas.
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