Wound Care/ Treatment Nurse (LVN or RN)
About The Position
Cleveland Health Care Center is seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Wound Care / Treatment Nurse (LVN or RN) to join our nursing team. This is a specialized nursing role focused on wound management, skin integrity, pressure injury prevention, and treatment oversight within our skilled nursing facility. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about improving resident outcomes through evidence-based wound care practices. If you enjoy working independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to promote healing and quality of life, we would love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Current Texas LVN or RN license in good standing
- Current CPR certification
- Strong assessment and documentation skills
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
Nice To Haves
- Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long-Term Care experience
- Previous wound care or treatment nurse experience
- Wound Care Certification (WCC, WOCN, or equivalent)
- Knowledge of CMS regulations
- Knowledge of infection prevention practices
- Knowledge of pressure injury prevention
- Knowledge of skin integrity management
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive skin assessments upon admission, readmission, and as needed
- Assess, stage, measure, photograph, and document wounds accurately
- Develop and update individualized wound care plans
- Perform treatments and dressing changes in accordance with physician orders
- Monitor wound healing progress and communicate changes to providers
- Lead facility skin rounds and pressure injury prevention initiatives
- Collaborate with dietary and therapy teams to support wound healing
- Maintain wound tracking logs and treatment documentation
- Monitor compliance with facility protocols and regulatory requirements
- Participate in QAPI and quality improvement initiatives
- Assist with survey preparation and regulatory compliance efforts
- Investigate and follow up on skin integrity concerns and treatment outcomes
- Provide ongoing education and guidance to nursing staff on wound assessment and staging, pressure injury prevention, infection prevention, treatment protocols, and documentation requirements
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for wound care best practices
- Assist with nursing assessments and resident care as needed
- Participate in the nursing leadership on-call rotation every third weekend
- Support the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary team with clinical initiatives
Benefits
- Daily Pay
- Competitive Compensation Based on Experience
- Monday–Friday Schedule
- Leadership Support & Clinical Resources
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Tuition Assistance & Professional Development Opportunities
- Opportunity to Become a Clinical Leader in Wound Care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
