Geriatric Wound Care Nurse - Clinical Leader

Westgate Health & Rehab; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westgate Health & Rehab is seeking a Registered Nurse specialized in wound care to develop and implement treatment plans for skin integrity, monitor infections, and coordinate care across nursing and rehab teams.

The role requires BSN or equivalent with Florida RN licensure, CPR/BLS, and IV certification. Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience; leadership experience preferred. On-site position with regular rounds and documentation responsibilities.

Qualifications

• RN with BSN or equivalent and valid Florida RN license.
• Two years clinical nursing experience; one-year management/leadership preferred.
• CPR/BLS certified; IV certification required; good English reading/writing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive care plans for skin impairments and update as needed.
• Lead weekly wound rounds with wound consultant and document progress.
• Document weekly wound measurements and review new skin openings related to pressure.
• Educate patients and families on wound care processes and issues; demonstrate procedures to staff.
• Supervise Rehab CNA and coordinate with rehab for residents with declines.
• Maintain wound tracking report and participate in QAPI processes.

Skills

Wound care

Clinical nursing

Team leadership

Patient education

Education

BSN or equivalent

RN license

Tools

Peripheral IV certification

CPR/BLS

Job description

Westgate Health & Rehab is seeking a Registered Nurse specialized in wound care to develop and implement treatment plans for skin integrity, monitor infections, and coordinate care across nursing and rehab teams.

The role requires BSN or equivalent with Florida RN licensure, CPR/BLS, and IV certification. Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience; leadership experience preferred. On-site position with regular rounds and documentation responsibilities.