Wound Nurse

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWOUND NURSE WANTEDYou Notice the Things Everyone Else Misses. We Actually Appreciate That.If you're a Wound Nurse who:Can identify a pressure injury before it becomes a problemSees skin changes and immediately starts thinking preventionKnows wound healing is both a science and an artHas ever thought, "If people followed the wound care plan, this would heal twice as fast"First of all — you're probably right.Second — we need you here.Welcome to Heights Care & RehabWhere wound care is prioritized, prevention matters, and clinical expertise is respected.We're looking for an experienced, compassionate Wound Nurse who takes pride in delivering exceptional skin and wound care while helping residents maintain comfort, dignity, and quality of life.Real Clinical Excellence. Real Support. Zero Tolerance for Cutting Corners.The Job (AKA: The Important Stuff)You'll be:Conducting weekly and as-needed wound assessmentsDeveloping and updating individualized wound care treatment plansCollaborating with physicians, nursing staff, therapy, and dietary teamsMonitoring skin integrity and implementing prevention programsEducating staff on pressure injury prevention and wound care best practicesMaintaining accurate documentation and regulatory complianceLeading efforts to improve wound healing outcomes throughout the facilityServing as the facility's wound care resource and clinical expertYour observations matter.Your expertise matters.Your recommendations won't be ignored.What You Need to Qualify (The Official Stuff)To work as a Wound Nurse in a Colorado SNF, you must have:Active Colorado RN or LPN license in good standingExperience in skilled nursing, post-acute care, or wound management preferredKnowledge of pressure injury prevention and wound treatment protocolsStrong assessment and documentation skillsExcellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration abilitiesCertification in wound care (WCC, WOCN, or similar) preferred but not requiredWhy Wound Nurses Actually Like It HereA supportive clinical team that values your expertiseLeadership that understands quality wound care improves resident outcomesResources and supplies necessary to provide excellent careA culture focused on prevention, not blameAn incredible NHA who supports nursing initiativesOpportunities to educate, lead, and make a measurable impactYou'll Thrive Here If You:Take pride in clinical excellenceBelieve prevention is just as important as treatmentEnjoy teaching and mentoring staffCare deeply about resident outcomesWant your expertise to be respected and utilizedAppreciate teamwork and collaborationFair WarningIf you're looking for a place where wound care is treated as an afterthought, documentation is ignored, and prevention isn't a priority — keep scrolling.But if you want a role where your clinical knowledge is valued, your recommendations drive outcomes, and your work directly improves residents' lives...Apply to Heights Care & RehabCome work somewhere that understands great wound care isn't just about healing wounds — it's about protecting dignity, preventing suffering, and improving lives.