Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN)

Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN) Facility: West Volusia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Location: Deltona, FL Schedule: Day shift; hours vary based on wound care rounds Pay Rate: $29–$40 per hour, depending on experience Join Our Team! West Volusia Healthcare & Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN) to join our nursing team. In this role, you will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support wound healing, promote skin integrity, and provide individualized care that enhances residents’ comfort and quality of life. Key Responsibilities Assess and monitor residents’ skin integrity, identify pressure injury risk factors, and support preventive interventions. Provide wound care and treatments as ordered, within your professional scope of practice, including care for pressure injuries, surgical wounds, traumatic wounds, burns, and ostomies. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized wound care plans. Monitor healing progress, document assessments and treatments accurately, and promptly report changes or signs of infection. Assist with wound-related pain management in coordination with the nursing team and medical providers. Participate in completing relevant sections of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment as needed. Review and recommend updates to skin and wound care policies and procedures. Educate residents and families on wound care, skin protection, and preventive measures using clear, understandable instructions. Collaborate with dietary staff and the interdisciplinary team to address nutritional needs that support wound healing. Recommend appropriate pressure-relieving devices, dressings, therapies, and wound care products to the interdisciplinary team. Report suspected abuse, fraud, waste, or criminal activity through required reporting channels and facility procedures. Qualifications Current, active, unencumbered Florida Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license. Minimum of two years of experience as an RN or LPN. Wound care experience and a commitment to high-quality, resident-centered care. Strong assessment, documentation, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team. Benefits Generous paid time off Medical and dental coverage Company perks Employee recognition programs Supportive team atmosphere One personal floating holiday Background screening information: Florida Clearinghouse #J-18808-Ljbffr Excelsior Care Group