Wound Nurse RN/LPN

Atrium Centers The Timbers of Cass County • Dowagiac, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Atrium Centers is seeking an RN or LPN Wound Nurse to help protect residents’ skin integrity, prevent pressure injuries, and support healing through individualized care and clinical expertise. The role provides wound assessment and treatment, prevention strategies, care planning, documentation, medication administration, and support for the nursing team. The position is based at The Timbers of Cass County in Dowagiac, Michigan.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
• Strong knowledge of wound assessment, treatment, pressure injury prevention, and skin integrity management.
• Ability to recognize changes in resident condition and respond appropriately.
• Knowledge of infection prevention, clinical documentation, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized care plans and evaluate treatment outcomes.
• Strong communication, organization, and clinical judgment.
• Ability to educate and support nursing team members in delivering quality care.
• Medication administration and IV certification as required for the position.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in wound care, skilled nursing, or long-term care preferred.
• Wound care certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and document wounds to evaluate healing, identify changes, and determine appropriate interventions.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized wound care plans based on resident needs and provider orders.
• Perform wound treatments, dressing changes, and other prescribed interventions in accordance with clinical standards.
• Identify residents at risk for pressure injuries and skin breakdown and implement prevention strategies.
• Monitor wound healing, recognize signs of infection or complications, and promptly communicate concerns to appropriate healthcare providers.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing, providers, nursing team members, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate wound care and improve resident outcomes.
• Educate nursing team members on wound prevention, treatment techniques, skin assessments, and documentation standards.
• Ensure accurate and timely wound assessments, treatment records, and clinical documentation.
• Monitor the effectiveness of wound care interventions and recommend changes when needed.
• Support compliance with state and federal regulations, infection prevention standards, and clinical best practices.
• Administer medications and provide other nursing treatments as needed.
• Supervise and support nursing assistants in providing safe, compassionate resident care.

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned organization (ESOP).
• 401(k) matching.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Atrium Centers Discount Program for travel, electronics, health and wellness, automotive, and more.

What This Job Offers

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