Temporary Wound Care Nurse
Forest Hill Health & Rehabilitation
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Forest Hill Health & Rehab in Richmond, VA seeks an experienced RN or LPN Wound Care Nurse for a temporary assignment with the potential to transition to full-time. You will oversee wound prevention and treatment, document assessments, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to improve resident outcomes.
Required: active Virginia RN or LPN license and strong wound care experience. Wage-approved benefits include PTO, health/dental/vision, 401(k), and opportunities for education and
Qualifications
- Current and active Virginia RN or LPN license.
- Strong wound and skin assessment skills.
- Experience in wound care and documentation.
- Ability to educate and support nursing team members.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and patient safety practices.
Responsibilities
- 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 and interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans.
- Maintain thorough wound documentation and education for staff and residents.
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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!
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
- 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.
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!
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.
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