Regional Wound Care Nurse - TN

Limitlessli; Tennessee; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Full benefits package

Job summary

Limitlessli is seeking a clinically strong Regional Wound Care Nurse (RN) to support operations across Tennessee. The role as SME covers assessment, treatment planning, and education across multiple sites, with the ability to build your own schedule as a 1099 consultant.

Heavy travel is involved, and the incumbent will lead training, program development, and quality improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with wound care standards.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Wound care certification preferred (WCC/CWCN/CWON).
• 3–5 years wound care experience, post-acute or long-term care.
• Knowledge of wound care products, treatments, and regulations.
• Experience in staff education, training, and program development.
• Excellent communication and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as regional wound care SME with assessment, planning, and ongoing management.
• Perform advanced wound assessments and evidence-based recommendations.
• Support facilities in managing complex wounds and ulcers.
• Ensure compliance with wound care standards and protocols.
• Deliver in-person and virtual training for nursing staff.
• Develop education materials, competencies, and guidelines.
• Lead QA initiatives and root cause analyses in wound care.
• Standardize protocols and monitor outcomes across sites.

Skills

RN

Wound care

Teaching

Communication

EMR proficiency

Education

RN license

Wound care certification preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

At Limitlessli we specialize in recruiting, hiring, and managing high-caliber remote staff for dynamic and growing healthcare facilities. Leveraging our extensive global network, we connect clients with highly qualified professionals, offering tailored services to meet our clients' unique business needs.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly skilled and clinically strong Regional Wound Care Nurse (RN) to support operations across Tennessee. This role serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in wound care, providing hands-on clinical support, education, and program development across multiple sites. The ideal candidate combines deep clinical expertise with exceptional teaching and communication skills to elevate wound care practices and outcomes across the region. This opportunity allows you to build your own schedule full or part time. This is a 1099 Consultant role with heavy travel involved.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Expertise & Oversight

• Serve as the regional clinical expert on wound care, including assessment, staging, treatment planning, and ongoing management
• Perform advanced wound assessments and provide recommendations aligned with evidence-based practices
• Support facilities in managing complex wounds, pressure injuries, surgical wounds, and chronic ulcers
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational wound care standards and protocols

Education & Training

• Deliver in-person and virtual training programs to nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams
• Develop and implement wound care education materials, competencies, and best practice guidelines
• Mentor and coach clinical staff to improve wound care knowledge, documentation, and outcomes
• Lead root cause analysis and quality improvement initiatives related to wound care

Program Development & Quality Improvement

• Standardize wound care protocols and documentation practices across the region
• Monitor wound care metrics, trends, and outcomes; provide actionable insights to leadership
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to improve quality measures and reduce wound prevalence
• Support survey readiness and participate in regulatory audits as needed

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with DONs, administrators, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
• Communicate clinical findings, risks, and recommendations clearly and effectively
• Act as a liaison between corporate clinical leadership and facility teams

Travel

• Travel regularly across Tennessee to support multiple sites
• Flexibility to adjust schedule based on facility needs and priorities

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Wound Care Certification preferred (e.g., WCC, CWCN, CWON)
• Minimum 3–5 years of wound care experience, preferably in post-acute care, SNF, or long-term care settings
• Strong working knowledge of wound care products, treatments, and regulatory requirements
• Proven experience in staff education, training, and clinical program development
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a regional schedule effectively
• Proficiency in EMR systems and clinical documentation

Core Competencies

• Wound Care Subject Matter Expertise (SME)
• Clinical Teaching & Staff Development
• Communication & Influence
• Quality Improvement & Outcomes Management
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Adaptability in a Multi-Site Environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead and shape wound care excellence across a growing regional footprint
• High-impact role with visibility to senior leadership
• Collaborative and mission-driven clinical culture
• Competitive compensation, travel reimbursement, and full benefits package

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to travel extensively by car and/or air
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform clinical assessments for extended periods
• Occasional lifting and repositioning of patients as required

This role is ideal for a clinically strong, highly communicative wound care professional who thrives in a dynamic, multi-site environment and is passionate about education and improving patient outcomes.