Wound Nurse RN
About The Position
At Umpqua Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation, we're committed to providing exceptional skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in a compassionate, resident-centered environment. We're looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) – Wound Care to lead our wound care program and help improve the health, comfort, and quality of life of our residents. The Wound Care RN is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the facility's wound care and skin management program. This role partners with the interdisciplinary team to assess residents, develop individualized treatment plans, monitor healing progress, educate staff, and ensure compliance with clinical best practices and regulatory standards. If you're passionate about wound management, clinical excellence, and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to meet you.
Requirements
- Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Oregon.
- Strong assessment, documentation, and clinical decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and skin integrity management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Passion for providing exceptional care to seniors in a skilled nursing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous wound care experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or post-acute setting.
- Wound Care Certification (WCC, WOCN, or equivalent) preferred—or willingness to obtain certification with employer support.
- Experience with pressure injury prevention and treatment protocols.
- Experience in electronic medical records (EMR) documentation.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive skin and wound assessments for residents.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized wound treatment plans.
- Monitor wound healing progress and adjust interventions as appropriate.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapy staff, dietitians, and the interdisciplinary care team.
- Lead and support the facility's skin integrity and pressure injury prevention program.
- Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
- Provide education and guidance to nursing staff on wound care best practices.
- Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
- Monitor infection prevention practices related to wound management.
- Serve as a clinical resource for staff, residents, and families.
- Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations.
- Perform other nursing duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays (where applicable)
- Tuition Assistance and Professional Development
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Opportunities for advancement and career growth
- Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
