RN or LPN Wound Nurse

Gatesrehab; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reasonable accommodations

Job summary

Gatesrehab seeks a Wound / Treatment Nurse (RN or LPN) to coordinate and provide wound care and prescribed treatments for residents. This role supports skin integrity, healing outcomes, regulatory compliance, and overall quality of care, requiring organized clinical excellence and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will be licensed in the state, have wound care experience, and be able to document progress, collaborate with physicians and families, and participate in quality assurance and

Qualifications

• Current, active RN or LPN license in the state.
• Experience in wound care and treatment nursing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of skin integrity and wound protocols.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet regulatory timelines.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer physician-ordered wound care and treatments.
• Perform skin assessments on all new admissions and ongoing residents.
• Monitor, document, and communicate wound progress and interventions.
• Maintain accurate and timely wound documentation and treatment records.
• Participate in care planning, MDS support, and interdisciplinary collaboration related to wound care.
• Assist with tube feedings and related treatments as assigned.
• Order wound care supplies and maintain inventory levels.
• Participate in quality assurance, survey readiness, and audits related to skin integrity.
• Provide education and guidance to nursing staff on wound care practices.
• Complete incident reports and documentation related to skin or treatment concerns.
• Ensure treatment areas are clean, safe, and infection-control compliant.

Skills

Wound care experience

Documentation skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

RN or LPN license in the state

Job description

Wound / Treatment Nurse (RN or LPN)

Full-Time | Part-Time | Day Shift

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Wound / Treatment Nurse (RN or LPN) to coordinate and provide wound care and prescribed treatments for residents. This role is critical to skin integrity, healing outcomes, regulatory compliance, and overall quality of care.

This position is ideal for a nurse who is organized, clinically strong, and passionate about wound management and treatment accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer physician-ordered wound care and treatments
• Perform skin assessments on all new admissions and ongoing residents
• Monitor, photograph, and document wound progress and interventions
• Communicate changes in wound condition to physicians, nursing leadership, and families as appropriate
• Maintain accurate and timely wound documentation and treatment records
• Participate in care planning, MDS support, and interdisciplinary collaboration related to wound care
• Assist with tube feedings and related treatments as assigned
• Order wound care supplies and maintain appropriate inventory levels
• Participate in quality assurance, survey readiness, and audits related to skin integrity
• Provide education and guidance to nursing staff on wound care practices
• Complete incident reports and documentation related to skin or treatment concerns
• Ensure treatment areas are clean, safe, and compliant with infection control standards

Qualifications

• Current, active RN or LPN license in the state
• Wound care or treatment nursing experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of skin integrity, wound staging, and treatment protocols
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and meet regulatory timelines
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking throughout the facility
• Bending, lifting, and assisting residents with positioning and treatments
• Exposure to clinical environments, bodily fluids, and wound care supplies

Reasonable accommodations may be provided.

Why Join Us

• Specialized nursing role with direct impact on resident outcomes
• Opportunity to focus on wound care and treatment excellence
• Supportive nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teamwork
• Purpose-driven work in long-term care