Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN)

Brio Living Services • Chelsea, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wound Care Nurse leads the facility’s wound care and skin prevention program, combining hands-on clinical care with assessment, care planning, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The role focuses on helping residents maintain skin integrity, heal effectively, and prevent complications. Responsibilities include weekly wound and skin assessments, coordinating treatment updates with providers, following up on new-admission skin concerns, maintaining wound reporting, and ensuring preventative measures are in place for residents at risk. The nurse also serves as a clinical resource by educating team members on pressure injury prevention and supporting consistent, evidence-informed wound care practices.

This is an exempt, full-time position with a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and participation in a seven-team on-call rotation. No holidays are required. The position is located at Kresge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Chelsea, Michigan.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Michigan.
• Current CPR or BLS certification.
• Previous experience working in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
• Ability to lift and move up to 35 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience with Skilled Nursing Facility clinical operations or another appropriate healthcare setting.
• Previous wound care experience.
• Wound Care certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete weekly wound and skin assessments, including measurements, documentation, and treatment follow-up.
• Coordinate wound care treatments and treatment changes with providers and the interdisciplinary team.
• Review new admission skin assessments and ensure appropriate interventions are initiated.
• Develop and update care plans related to wound treatment, skin integrity, and prevention.
• Maintain wound tracking and reporting, including participation in Quality of Life/Risk meetings.
• Provide education and support to team members on pressure injury prevention and preventative skin care.

Benefits

• Six weeks of flexible time off per year, plus paid holidays.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time team members, starting on the first of the month after 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions.
• Daily Pay, allowing team members to transfer daily earnings.
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program offering $500 for referrals.
• Tuition assistance and school scholarships up to $3,000 per semester.
• Wellness Program and reimbursement of $120 per year.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed