RN Wound Care Nurse

Brighton Healthcare Management; Burnsville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton Healthcare Management is seeking a dedicated Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN) to join our skilled nursing team in providing expert wound assessment, treatment, and management for residents. The nurse will guide nursing teams to achieve optimal outcomes while maintaining high standards of care.

The role emphasizes wound care techniques, collaboration with physicians and staff, comprehensive documentation, and ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered RN or LPN license.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking and leadership.
• Experience in wound care or long-term care preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with care teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments and document findings.
• Monitor wound progress and update care plans.
• Identify and manage complications such as infection or dehiscence.
• Apply dressings, debridement, cleansing, irrigation and packing as needed.
• Manage patient pain related to wounds.
• Educate residents and families on wound care and prevention.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and comply with infection control protocols.
• Pursue continuing education to stay current in wound care.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Critical thinking

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.