Registered Nurse - Wound Care

About the role

The Wound Care Nurse serves as a clinical leader in wound management and skin integrity, supporting residents in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive skin and wound assessments, perform wound measurements, and monitor healing progress.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to optimize healing outcomes.
• Manage wound care orders within electronic medical records, ensuring documentation accuracy.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurse practitioners, rehabilitation staff, dietitians, and nursing teams.
• Lead pressure injury prevention initiatives, staff education, and quality improvement efforts.
• Serve as a resource for clinical judgment, wound assessment, and evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience in long-term care, rehabilitation, or related clinical settings.
• Experience in wound assessment, pressure injury prevention, and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Wound care certification (WCC, WOCN, CWCN) preferred or willingness to obtain within one year.
• Strong knowledge of wound treatment, skin integrity, and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and mentorship skills.
• Ability to work independently with sound clinical judgment.

Schedule

The role involves day shifts with negotiable scheduled days and does not require on-call duties. The position emphasizes professional growth, team collaboration, and a patient‑centered approach to care in a supportive environment.