RN Wound Nurse

Legacy Health Services; Parma (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; 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

Supportive Team Environment

Job summary

Legacy Health Services is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Nurse to assess, treat, and monitor residents with wounds and skin conditions. You will collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and leadership to promote healing and prevent skin breakdown.

The role emphasizes wound care planning, progress documentation, education for residents and families, and participation in QAPI initiatives while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Current RN license valid 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

• Assess, treat, and monitor wounds and skin conditions.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized wound care plans.
• Document wound progress and communicate with physicians and team.
• Perform wound treatments and dressing changes per orders and protocols.
• Lead skin integrity and pressure injury prevention programs.
• Document accurately in the EMR.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on prevention and treatment.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership on trends and improvements.
• Participate in QAPI initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations.

Skills

RN license

1 year experience

Clinical assessment

Infection control

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Supportive Team Environment

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.