Skin Integrity Specialist - Nurse

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

Skin Integrity Specialist Nurse

The Lodge at Rocky Mount Health & Rehabilitation
Location: Rocky Mount, NC
Position: Full-Time

Make a Difference in the Care of Our Residents

The Lodge at Rocky Mount Health & Rehabilitation is looking for a Skin Integrity Specialist Nurse to join our team and take a proactive leadership role in preventing and managing skin breakdown and wounds.

This position is ideal for an experienced nurse who is passionate about clinical excellence, enjoys working alongside nursing staff, and wants to make a measurable difference in resident outcomes.

The Skin Integrity Specialist Nurse will serve as a clinical resource for the facility, helping ensure residents receive timely, consistent, and evidence-based skin and wound care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine skin and wound assessments and participate in scheduled skin rounds.

• Identify residents at risk for pressure injuries, skin breakdown, and other wound-related complications.

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized skin and wound care plans.

• Monitor wounds for healing progress and identify changes requiring physician, NP/PA, or wound provider notification.

• Ensure wound assessments, treatments, measurements, photographs, and documentation are completed accurately and timely.

• Review wound documentation and treatment orders for accuracy and consistency.

• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing, MDS, nursing staff, therapy, dietary, providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to address factors affecting skin integrity.

• Monitor appropriate interventions related to nutrition, hydration, mobility, positioning, pressure redistribution, incontinence, and offloading.

• Provide hands-on education and competency training to nursing staff regarding skin assessment, wound prevention, treatment procedures, and documentation.

• Assist with investigation and follow-up of new or worsening wounds.

• Track wound outcomes and identify trends or opportunities for improvement.

• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities related to wounds and skin integrity.

• Assist with preparation for regulatory surveys and ensure compliance with applicable clinical and documentation requirements.

• Review new admissions and readmissions for existing wounds and ensure appropriate interventions are implemented promptly.

• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nurses and nursing assistants regarding prevention and management of skin breakdown.

• Promote a culture of early identification, prevention, accountability, and excellent resident care.

What We’re Looking For

• Current, unrestricted North Carolina RN or LPN license.

• Long-term care or skilled nursing experience strongly preferred.

• Experience with wound care and/or skin integrity preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.

• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.

• Ability to recognize changes in resident condition and communicate concerns appropriately.

• Comfortable providing education and coaching to nursing staff.

• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.

• Passion for improving resident outcomes and quality of care.

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Why Join The Lodge at Rocky Mount?

At The Lodge, we believe great clinical outcomes start with a team that is engaged, supported, and committed to doing things the right way.

As our Skin Integrity Specialist Nurse, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of our skin integrity program, work directly with our clinical team, and help prevent avoidable wounds before they happen.

If you are a nurse who takes pride in clinical excellence, enjoys being a resource to others, and wants to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents, we would love to meet you!