Wound Care / Treatment Nurse ( RN )

Cordova Health & Rehabilitation, we're more than a workplace! We're a team that values compassion, teamwork, and exceptional care!

The Perks of Joining Our Team:

• Competitive Compensation Pay Based on Experience
• Full-Time Opportunity: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with Occasional On-Call Responsibilities
• Additional Earning Opportunities – Shift Differential Pay Available
• Comprehensive Benefits – Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Time to Recharge – Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• Invest in Your Future – 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Position Summary: Wound Care Nurse (RN)

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and detail-oriented Wound Care Nurse (RN) to join our nursing leadership team! In this essential role, you will be responsible for assessing, monitoring, and treating resident wounds while promoting skin integrity, preventing pressure injuries, and ensuring the highest standards of resident care.

You'll work closely with the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans, monitor healing progress, and provide education and guidance to nursing staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive skin assessments and evaluate residents for wounds, pressure injuries, and other skin conditions.
• Administer wound care treatments in accordance with physician orders, established protocols, and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized wound care and skin integrity plans.
• Monitor wound healing progress, identify changes in wound conditions, and communicate findings to the physician and Director of Nursing.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of wound assessments, treatments, and resident outcomes.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, therapy, dietary, and other departments to promote effective wound management.
• Educate and mentor nursing staff on wound prevention, proper treatment techniques, pressure injury prevention, and skin integrity.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations related to wound care and infection prevention.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives related to wound care and pressure injury prevention.
• Assist with developing and implementing preventative measures to reduce the risk of skin breakdown and improve resident outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Alabama in good standing.
• Previous wound care experience preferred.
• Experience working in a Long-Term Care and/or Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
• Knowledge of wound assessment, treatment techniques, pressure injury prevention, and skin integrity management.
• Familiarity with infection prevention practices and state and federal regulations governing long-term care.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and provide clinical guidance to nursing staff.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems.
• Wound care certification preferred, but not required.

We Offer the Following Benefits for You and Your Family:

• Competitive Wages
• Elite Low-Cost Gold Plan Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance with low deductibles and low premiums
• Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation

Join a team where your clinical expertise, compassion, and dedication make a difference in the lives of our residents every day!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

"Our Family Caring For Yours"