Wound Nurse RN

What You'll Do

• Perform comprehensive skin and wound assessments for residents.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized wound treatment plans.
• Monitor wound healing progress and adjust interventions as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapy staff, dietitians, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Lead and support the facility's skin integrity and pressure injury prevention program.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Provide education and guidance to nursing staff on wound care best practices.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Monitor infection prevention practices related to wound management.
• Serve as a clinical resource for staff, residents, and families.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations.
• Perform other nursing duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Oregon.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and skin integrity management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Passion for providing exceptional care to seniors in a skilled nursing environment.

Preferred

• Previous wound care experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or post-acute setting.
• Wound Care Certification (WCC, WOCN, or equivalent) preferred—or willingness to obtain certification with employer support.
• Experience with pressure injury prevention and treatment protocols.
• Experience in electronic medical records (EMR) documentation.