RN

Brighton Healthcare Management; Burnsville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton Healthcare Management seeks a dedicated Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN) to join our skilled nursing team in Burnsville, NC. You will assess, treat, and manage wounds, guiding our nursing staff to achieve excellent resident outcomes.

Responsibilities include wound assessments, care plan updates, and coordinating with physicians. Ability to educate residents and families, maintain records, and stay current with wound care advances is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered RN or LPN state license.
• Strong clinical judgment and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments and monitor progress.
• Document changes and update care plans accordingly.
• Identify/ manage complications such as infection or dehiscence.
• Apply wound dressings and therapies including debridement and cleansing.
• Manage patient pain related to wounds and educate families.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to coordinate care.
• Identify factors contributing to wound formation and implement prevention.
• Maintain accurate medical records per standards.
• Follow infection control protocols and stay updated on wound care advances.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Leadership

Communication

Education

RN or LPN license

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN) to join our skilled nursing team. As a Wound Care Nurse, you will play a vital role in assessing, treating, and managing wounds, supporting our residents’ health and well-being, and guiding our nursing teams to achieve exceptional outcomes.

Wound Care Nurse Duties, Responsibilities, & Qualifications:

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments to evaluate size, depth, condition, and infection risk.
• Monitor wound progress, document changes, and update care plans accordingly.
• Identify and manage complications such as infection, hemorrhage, or dehiscence.
• Select and apply appropriate wound dressings and therapies, including wound debridement, cleansing, irrigation, and packing.
• Manage patient pain and discomfort related to wounds.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on wound care techniques and preventive measures.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure optimal outcomes.
• Identify factors contributing to wound formation, such as pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and burns, and implement preventive strategies.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in accordance with facility and regulatory standards.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and stay current on wound care advancements and research.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development to enhance nursing skills.

Wound Care Nurse Qualifications:

• Active, unencumbered state license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and leadership skills.
• Previous experience as a nurse in wound care, long-term care, or skilled nursing is preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and professional collaboration skills.