RN Wound Nurse

Ahoskie Health and Rehabilitation Center; Ahoskie (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahoskie Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Wound / Treatment Nurse (RN) to coordinate and provide wound care and prescribed treatments for residents. This role emphasizes skin integrity and regulatory compliance within a long-term care setting.

The position requires an active RN license and experience in wound management, with opportunities for both full-time and part-time hours on day shifts. Excellent documentation and collaboration with the care team are essential.

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license in the state.
• Wound care or treatment nursing experience 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 teamwork skills.

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

Skills

RN license

Wound care experience

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Wound / Treatment Nurse (RN)

Full-Time | Part-Time | Day Shift

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Wound / Treatment Nurse (RN) 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 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