Wound Care Nurse

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate Wound Care Nurse to oversee our resident skin and wound care program. Working under the Director of Nursing, you will deliver specialized, empathetic care to our frail elderly residents, driving high standards for healing and prevention across our facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct head-to-toe skin assessments for new admissions within 24 hours
• Manage treatments for Stage 2–4 pressure injuries, surgical sites, ostomies, and Wound VACs
• Complete Braden Scales and risk assessments on admission, quarterly, and as needed
• Initiate and update individual skin care plans and EHR logs
• Lead weekly wound rounds with external consultants
• Participate in Medicare/PPS clinical meetings and supply MDS Section M data
• Monitor daily EHR dashboards for compliance
• Assist with QAPI studies
• Manage specialty mattress inventory
• Educate staff, residents, and families on prevention

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Michigan nursing license (RN preferred)
• Current CPR certification
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Prior wound care experience required
• Wound Care Certification (WCC/CWCN) preferred
• Strong proficiency in electronic medical record clinical documentation
• Clean background and drug screen; strictly zero history of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment in a healthcare setting

Benefits

• Paid Time Off – start accruing day one of orientation
• Paid Holidays
• Access up to 50% of your earned pay DAILY
• Flexible scheduling
• Company-paid Life insurance for FT staff
• Priority Health Medical, Delta Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Career advancement opportunities

Pay

$75,000–$90,000 yearly salary