Mobile Wound Nurse

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Wound Care Nurse We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Wound Care RN to join our long term care team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating wound care treatment plans for residents with acute and chronic wounds. This clinical leader will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the highest standard of care and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities: - Provide comprehensive wound assessments and ongoing monitoring for residents with pressure injuries, surgical wounds, diabetic ulcers, and other skin integrity concerns. - Develop individualized wound care treatment plans according to evidence based best practices. - Perform wound treatments, debridement (within scope), dressing changes, and preventive skin care interventions. - Document assessments, treatments, and progress notes accurately and timely in the EMR. - Lead weekly or biweekly wound rounds with the interdisciplinary care team. - Educate nursing staff on wound prevention, skin integrity protocols, and proper dressing/treatment applications. - Monitor facility-wide skin integrity metrics and collaborate with lead...