Registered Nurse- Wound Care

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Wound Care Nurse to join our skilled nursing team. The Wound Care Nurse is responsible for assessing, treating, and monitoring residents with wounds and skin conditions while promoting healing, preventing complications, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements. This role works closely with the interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional resident-centered care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform comprehensive skin and wound assessments upon admission and routinely thereafter. Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized wound care treatment plans. Provide evidence-based wound care treatments, including dressing changes and advanced wound therapies, in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols. Monitor wound healing progress and revise treatment plans as appropriate. Identify residents at risk for skin breakdown and implement preventative interventions. Conduct regular skin rounds and wound rounds with the interdisciplinary team. Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, dietitians, and nursing staff to optimize resident outcomes. Ensure accurate and timely documentation of wound assessments, treatments, measurements, and progress in the electronic medical record. Educate residents, families, and staff on wound prevention, pressure injury prevention, skin integrity, and treatment plans. Monitor and maintain wound care supplies and equipment. Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives related to wound care and skin integrity. Assist the facility in maintaining compliance with CMS, state, and local regulatory standards. Support infection prevention practices and ensure adherence to facility policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Current Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care Certification (WCC, WOCN, CWCN, or willingness to obtain certification within a specified timeframe) preferred. Minimum of three years of nursing experience; skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care experience preferred. Experience in wound care management and pressure injury prevention is highly desirable. Knowledge of CMS regulations, infection prevention, and skin integrity best practices. Strong assessment, critical thinking, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off (PTO) Paid holidays Supportive and collaborative work environment Work Schedule Monday- Friday and Weekend Job Type Full-Time Hourly Rate: 35-45 Per Hour Why Join Our Team? Our skilled nursing facility is committed to providing exceptional, resident-centered care. As our Wound Care Nurse, you will play a vital role in improving resident outcomes, preventing skin breakdown, and enhancing quality of life through evidence-based wound care practices. We value teamwork, clinical excellence, and ongoing professional growth. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Hampton Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center #J-18808-Ljbffr Hampton Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center