RN Wound Nurse

Legacy Health Services; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Legacy Health Services in Parma, Ohio is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) wound nurse to assess, treat, and monitor residents with wounds and skin conditions. The role collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, and therapy teams to promote healing and prevent skin breakdown.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license in Ohio, with at least one year of nursing experience, strong clinical assessment and documentation skills, and a commitment to regulatory compliance and quality

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of employment.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and skin integrity management.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive wound and skin assessments upon admission and as clinically indicated.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized wound care treatment plans.
• Monitor and document wound healing progress and communicate changes to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Perform wound treatments and dressing changes in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
• Lead facility-wide skin integrity and pressure injury prevention programs.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Educate residents, family members, and staff regarding wound prevention and treatment strategies.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to identify and address wound care trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations.

Skills

RN license

Nursing experience

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Infection control

Communication

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Legacy Health Services, 12380 Plaza Dr, Parma, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Nurse to join our clinical team. The Wound Nurse is responsible for assessing, treating, and monitoring residents with wounds, pressure injuries, skin conditions, and related clinical needs. This position works closely with physicians, nursing staff, therapy teams, and facility leadership to promote healing, prevent skin breakdown, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive wound and skin assessments upon admission and as clinically indicated.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized wound care treatment plans.
• Monitor and document wound healing progress and communicate changes to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Perform wound treatments and dressing changes in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
• Lead facility-wide skin integrity and pressure injury prevention programs.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Educate residents, family members, and staff regarding wound prevention and treatment strategies.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to identify and address wound care trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment.
• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and skin integrity management.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Previous wound care experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
• Wound Care Certification (WCC, WOCN, or similar) preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Experience with PointClickCare or other electronic health record systems.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities

Why Join Us?

We are committed to providing exceptional care and improving the quality of life for our residents. We value teamwork, compassion, clinical excellence, and employee growth.

Legacy Health Services, 12380 Plaza Dr, Parma, Ohio, United States of America