Skin Integrity Nurse Leader - Wound Care Specialist

SanStone Health; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lodge at Rocky Mount Health & Rehabilitation is seeking a Skin Integrity Specialist Nurse to lead prevention and management of skin breakdown and wounds for residents in our skilled nursing facility.

The role offers a clinical leadership path, collaboration with nursing staff and rehab teams, and opportunities to impact resident outcomes through proactive assessments, care plans, and staff education.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted North Carolina RN or LPN license.
• Long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred.
• Experience with wound care and/or skin integrity preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine skin and wound assessments and participate in skin rounds.
• Identify residents at risk for pressure injuries and wound complications.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized skin and wound care plans.
• Monitor wounds for healing progress and notify clinicians as needed.
• Ensure accurate documentation and timely wound assessments and treatments.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary team to address skin factors.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Wound care

Skin integrity

Job description

The Lodge at Rocky Mount Health & Rehabilitation is seeking a Skin Integrity Specialist Nurse to lead prevention and management of skin breakdown and wounds for residents in our skilled nursing facility.

The role offers a clinical leadership path, collaboration with nursing staff and rehab teams, and opportunities to impact resident outcomes through proactive assessments, care plans, and staff education.