RN Registered Nurse, Wound Care

CommuniCare Health Services; Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life

LTD/STD

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with match & FSA

Job summary

Petersburg Healthcare Center, part of the CommuniCare family, is seeking an RN Wound/Treatment Nurse in Petersburg, VA. You will deliver comprehensive wound care, supervise care plans, and collaborate with physicians to optimize resident outcomes.

Requires Virginia RN license; CPR is mandatory, ACLS preferred. Prior supervisory experience in long-term care is a plus. The role offers full-time benefits and a team-focused environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current RN license in Virginia.
• CPR certification is required; ACLS preferred.
• Prior healthcare experience is preferred.
• Experience in treatment nursing care is desirable.
• Supervisory experience in a long-term care setting is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatments, dressing changes and wound care per policy.
• Monthly gastric tube and Foley catheter care as assigned.
• Provide trach care and suctioning as needed.
• Document weekly treatment recommendations in nursing notes.
• Suggest treatment procedures or products to attending physicians.
• Re-order supplies from pharmacy or central supply as required.

Skills

CPR Certification

Supervisory experience

Education

Virginia RN License

Wound Certification

ACLS Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Job Address:

287 East South BoulevardPetersburg, VA 23805

Being a Nurse isn’t easy. But you know why you stay the course. The work that you do makes a true difference in your patients’ lives. Petersburg Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is looking for a dedicated RN Wound/Treatment Nurse like YOU who chose this career because you CARE!

WHAT WE OFFER

Beyond our competitive wages and Paid Time Off, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefit options including:

• Life
• LTD/STD
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) Employer Match with Flexible Spending Accounts

CATCH THE SPIRIT!

When you join the CommuniCare family, you’ll quickly catch the team spirit. Coworkers and residents become family, the workplace becomes a home, and a touch of spontaneity and fun keeps everyone smiling. Our core values promote an environment of respect, courtesy, and professional excellence where you can dedicate yourself to a career you love.

Do you have what it takes to be an RN Wound/Treatment Nurse with CommuniCare?

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a current license as a RN in the state of Virginia. Wound Certification preferred.
• Current CPR certification required, ACLS preferred.
• Prior work/life experiences, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Prior experience in treatment nursing care is desirable.
• Prior supervisory experience, preferably in a long-term care center.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all treatments, dressing changes, ointments, sprays, lotions, etc. on all residents following center policy and procedures as it pertains to resident privacy, infection control, and physician’s orders.
• Perform routine monthly replacements of gastric tubes and Foley catheters as assigned.
• Perform trach care and suctioning.
• Recommend treatment at least 1 time weekly in the nurse notes, skin grids, pressure sore reports, or other required documents.
• Recommend treatment procedures or products to attending physicians.
• Re-order treatment supplies from pharmacy or central supply as needed.

THE COMMUNICARE COMMITMENT

Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has delivered exceptional, person‑centered post‑acute care. A national leader operating more than 105 skilled nursing and long‑term care facilities, CommuniCare serves nearly 13,000 residents with integrated services spanning the full continuum of care. Guided by our mission,Serve with Pride, we support communities across Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia.