Temporary Wound Care Nurse

Forest Hill Health & Rehab; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Daily Pay Options

Disability & Supplemental Insurance

Employee Wellness Resources

Career & Educational Development

Comprehensive Orientation & Training

Supportive Leadership Team

Job summary

Forest Hill Health & Rehab in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced RN or LPN for a Temporary Wound Care Nurse role with a clear path to full-time. You will oversee wound prevention and treatment across the facility, working with leadership and the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality resident care on the day shift.

Responsibilities include wound assessment, documentation, and collaboration on individualized treatment plans, plus staff education and compliance with state and facility

Qualifications

• Current and active Virginia RN or LPN license required.
• Previous wound care experience is required.
• WCC or CWCN certification is preferred but not required.
• Strong wound/skin assessment and documentation abilities.
• Ability to educate and support nursing staff and CNAs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee wound prevention and treatment across the facility.
• Assess, monitor, document, and treat acute and chronic wounds.
• Care for pressure injuries and surgical wounds and other skin conditions.
• Complete thorough skin and wound assessments and track progress.
• Ensure orders are carried out accurately and timely.
• Collaborate to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Educate staff, residents, and families on wound care and prevention.
• Maintain compliant wound documentation and participate in QI initiatives.

Skills

Wound care experience

Assessment skills

Documentation skills

Educate team

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Virginia RN or LPN license

Job description

Temporary Wound Care Nurse – RN or LPN

Potential to Transition to Full-Time!

Forest Hill Health & Rehab | Richmond, VA
Interim Position | Day Shift | Potential to Go Full-Time

Bring Your Wound Care Experience to Forest Hill!

Forest Hill Health & Rehab is seeking an experienced and compassionate RN or LPN Wound Care Nurse to join our clinical team on an temporary basis, with the potential to transition into a Full-Time position.

We're looking for a nurse who brings strong wound care experience, excellent assessment and documentation skills, and a passion for improving resident outcomes.

If you're an experienced RN or LPN who enjoys being a clinical resource, educating your team, and making a measurable difference in resident care, we'd love to connect with you!

What You’ll Do

As our Interim Wound Care Nurse, you'll work closely with nursing leadership, providers, and the interdisciplinary team to oversee wound prevention and treatment throughout the facility.

Responsibilities include:

• Assess, monitor, document, and treat acute and chronic wounds

• Provide care for pressure injuries, surgical wounds, skin conditions, and other wound-related needs

• Complete comprehensive skin and wound assessments

• Monitor wound progression and treatment effectiveness

• Ensure wound treatments and physician orders are completed accurately and timely

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans

• Maintain thorough and accurate wound documentation

• Educate nursing staff, residents, and families on wound care and prevention

• Support pressure injury prevention initiatives throughout the facility

• Identify changes in condition and communicate concerns appropriately

• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives

• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and facility requirements

• Serve as a knowledgeable clinical resource for nurses and CNAs

What We’re Looking For

• Current and active Virginia RN or LPN license

• Previous wound care experience required

• Skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or post-acute care experience strongly preferred

• Wound care certification such as WCC or CWCN preferred, but not required

• Strong wound and skin assessment skills

• Knowledge of pressure injury prevention and wound treatment best practices

• Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking abilities

• Excellent documentation and organizational skills

• Effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration

• Ability to educate and support nursing team members

• Compassionate and resident-centered approach to care

Temporary Opportunity with Full-Time Potential

This position will initially be offered as an Temporary Wound Care Nurse role with the potential to transition into a Full-Time position based on facility needs, performance, and mutual fit.

This is a great opportunity to join the Forest Hill team, make an immediate clinical impact, and potentially grow into a long-term position.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation

• Day Shift Schedule

• Potential to Transition to Full-Time

• Generous Paid Time Off*

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance*

• 401(k) Retirement Plan*

• Daily Pay Options*

• Disability & Supplemental Insurance Options*

• Employee Wellness Resources

• Career & Educational Development Opportunities

• Comprehensive Orientation & Training

• Supportive and Collaborative Leadership Team

*Benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and transition to a Full-Time position.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're an experienced RN or LPN with wound care experience and you're ready for an opportunity where your clinical expertise can make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Forest Hill Health & Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We proudly support and encourage veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, and military spouses to apply.