Wound Care Nurse (RN)

Overview

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We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Wound Care Nurse (RN) for an interim opportunity to support our facility and ensure continuity of quality resident care. The Wound Care Nurse will oversee wound and skin assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and monitor healing outcomes to promote optimal skin integrity.

Responsibilities also include providing direct nursing care as needed, collaborating with physicians and facility staff, and educating residents, families, and staff on wound prevention and management. The ideal candidate is clinically knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and committed to providing exceptional, resident-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

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• Perform comprehensive wound care treatments in accordance with physician orders and established standards of care.
• Conduct thorough skin and wound assessments upon admission to identify existing concerns and potential risks.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized wound care plans, including measurable goals and appropriate treatment interventions.
• Monitor and document wound progression, healing status, treatment interventions, and patient outcomes accurately and consistently.
• Communicate assessment findings, changes in wound status, and treatment recommendations to the attending physician and interdisciplinary care team.
• Review skin assessments for newly admitted residents and residents experiencing significant changes in condition.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and quality of wound care.
• Provide education and guidance to residents, families, and facility staff regarding wound prevention, skin integrity, and proper wound management.

Qualifications & Requirements

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• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience in a medical-surgical, rehabilitation, or comparable clinical setting.
• Wound care certification through WOCNCB or CWCN preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality, resident-centered care.

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