RN - Wound Nurse
About The Position
The Wound / Treatment Nurse (RN or LPN) coordinates and provides wound care and prescribed treatments for residents. The role supports skin integrity, healing outcomes, regulatory compliance, and quality of care in a long-term care setting. It is suited to an organized, clinically strong nurse with an interest in wound management and accurate treatment delivery. The nurse performs skin assessments, monitors and documents wound progress, communicates changes to appropriate stakeholders, supports care planning and interdisciplinary work, and helps maintain treatment supplies and infection-control standards. The role also includes staff education and participation in quality assurance, audits, and survey readiness.
Requirements
- Current, active RN or LPN license in the state.
- Strong knowledge of skin integrity, wound staging, and treatment protocols.
- Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet regulatory timelines.
- Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
Nice To Haves
- Wound care or treatment nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and administer physician-ordered wound care and treatments.
- Perform skin assessments for new admissions and ongoing residents.
- Monitor, photograph, and document wound progress and interventions.
- Communicate changes in wound condition to physicians, nursing leadership, and families as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and timely wound documentation and treatment records.
- Participate in care planning, MDS support, and interdisciplinary collaboration related to wound care.
- Assist with tube feedings and related treatments as assigned.
- Order wound care supplies and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Participate in quality assurance, survey readiness, and audits related to skin integrity.
- Provide education and guidance to nursing staff on wound care practices.
- Complete incident reports and documentation related to skin or treatment concerns.
- Ensure treatment areas are clean, safe, and compliant with infection control standards.
Benefits
- Specialized nursing role with direct impact on resident outcomes.
- Opportunity to focus on wound care and treatment excellence.
- Supportive nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Purpose-driven work in long-term care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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