Unit Manager / Wound Care Nurse

Unit Manager / Wound Care Nurse Needed for Long Term Care Facility

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Salary: $35 - $40 per hour

A bit about us:

We are a premier provider of post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care services, dedicated to delivering compassionate, personalized care to every individual we serve. Our interdisciplinary teams work together to create individualized care plans focused on each resident’s health, well-being, and quality of life.

Our services include post-hospital rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, and specialized clinical programs, including neurological and stroke care, post-cardiac care, orthopedic care, pulmonary care, and wound care. With a strong focus on clinical excellence and personal attention, we strive to create a welcoming environment where residents feel supported throughout every stage of their care and recovery.

Why join us?

**Benefits Include:**

* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* 401(k) retirement plan
* Paid time off
* Paid holidays
* Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
* Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Job Details

The Unit Manager / Wound Care Nurse will oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of an assigned nursing unit while coordinating and supporting wound prevention and treatment throughout the facility. This individual will work closely with nursing leadership, providers, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure residents receive high-quality, individualized care.

Responsibilities

* Oversee daily nursing operations and resident care within an assigned unit
* Provide leadership, guidance, and clinical support to RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other nursing staff
* Monitor resident conditions, care plans, clinical documentation, and changes in care needs
* Assist with staffing, assignments, and appropriate nursing coverage
* Support the orientation, training, coaching, and development of nursing staff
* Perform comprehensive skin and wound assessments and monitor residents at risk for skin breakdown
* Coordinate and provide wound treatments in accordance with provider orders and established clinical protocols
* Monitor wound healing and document progress, measurements, treatments, and changes in condition
* Develop and implement individualized wound prevention and treatment strategies
* Collaborate with physicians, wound care providers, dietitians, therapy, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
* Educate nursing staff on wound prevention, pressure injury prevention, skin integrity, and appropriate treatment techniques
* Ensure timely identification and documentation of new or worsening wounds
* Monitor compliance with repositioning, pressure-relieving interventions, and other preventative measures
* Maintain appropriate wound care supplies and help ensure treatments are completed as ordered
* Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, audits, and regulatory surveys
* Ensure nursing and wound care practices meet applicable federal, state, and facility requirements
* Communicate with residents and families regarding wound care needs and treatment plans as appropriate
* Promote a culture of resident safety, accountability, teamwork, and clinical excellence

Qualifications

* Active nursing license in Maryland or ability to obtain
* Previous nursing experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or a similar healthcare setting
* Previous wound care experience strongly preferred
* Nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred
* Wound care certification is a plus but not required unless otherwise specified
* Knowledge of wound assessment, treatment, prevention, and clinical documentation
* Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities
* Ability to effectively educate and support nursing staff
* Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care

This position is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who enjoys clinical leadership and has a passion for wound care, resident safety, and improving clinical outcomes.

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