Wound / Treatment Nurse (RN or LPN)

August Healthcare at Leewood•Annandale, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Wound / Treatment Nurse (RN or LPN) to coordinate and provide wound care and prescribed treatments for residents. This role is critical to skin integrity, healing outcomes, regulatory compliance, and overall quality of care. This position is ideal for a nurse who is organized, clinically strong, and passionate about wound management and treatment accuracy.

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 on all 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