Wound Care Nurse

Lakeside Health & Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Certified Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN) to join our clinical leadership team in Richmond, VA. If you have a passion for wound prevention, skin integrity, and improving resident outcomes, this is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a team that values quality care and strong clinical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive wound and skin assessments and assist in developing individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor and manage acute and chronic wounds, pressure injuries, surgical wounds, skin tears, and other complex skin conditions.
• Provide hands-on wound care treatments utilizing current evidence-based practices.
• Conduct weekly wound rounds and monitor resident progress.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, dietary, therapy, and other interdisciplinary team members to optimize healing outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, treatments, measurements, and progress.
• Educate nursing staff, residents, and families on wound prevention, treatment, and skin integrity.
• Monitor infection prevention practices related to wound care and skin health.
• Ensure wound care practices remain compliant with state, federal, facility, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives related to wound care and skin integrity.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Virginia RN or LPN license required.
• Current Wound Care Certification required — WCC, CWCN, CWON, WOCN, or equivalent.
• Previous wound care experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or similar healthcare environment strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent documentation, organization, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of current wound care treatments, protocols, infection prevention practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to educate, mentor, and collaborate effectively with nursing staff.
• Commitment to providing exceptional, resident-centered care.

Pay

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): $36.00–$40.00 per hour
• Registered Nurse (RN): $40.00–$43.00 per hour

Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, certifications, skills, and other applicable factors.

Benefits

• Competitive pay that recognizes your nursing and specialized wound care expertise.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Daily pay: access your earned wages when you need them.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, and additional options.
• Wellness resources: programs designed to support your overall well-being.
• Supportive team environment: work alongside a collaborative clinical team committed to excellent resident care.
• Career development: opportunities for professional growth, education, and advancement.
• Comprehensive onboarding and training.

Schedule

Full-Time, Day Shift