Wound Care Director

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting; Glenwood (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

On-Demand Pay Option

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Aliya Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dependable Wound Care Director to lead the coordination and delivery of high-quality wound care services for our residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility. The Wound Care Director collaborates with a clinical team to ensure health, comfort, and dignity, overseeing daily wound care, documentation, and adherence to facility policies.

This role requires an active nursing license (RN or LPN) in Illinois and at least two years of wound care experience in

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN or LPN license in IL.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience in long-term care, rehab, or skilled nursing.
• Prior wound care experience in post-acute or long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care to residents based on their Plan of Care.
• Identify changes in resident condition and evaluate care needs.
• Evaluate and participate in the development of the Resident Plan of Care.
• Monitor overall condition and provide care in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
• Provide primary skin care to residents under medical direction.
• Identify, manage, and treat skin disorders, lesions, and decubitus ulcers.
• Ensure prevention for residents with decubitus ulcers, including daily inspection, turning, nutrition, and cleanliness.
• Remove dressings, clean wounds, apply medications per physician orders, and redress wounds.
• Perform daily dressing changes and weekly wound documentation.
• Assess, document, treat, and dress wounds accurately and consistently.
• Implement total nursing care plans through assessment, planning, and evaluation.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments and evaluate effectiveness.
• Educate families, staff, and residents on nutrition and repositioning to support wound healing.

Skills

Compassionate care

Wound care

Team leadership

Staff development

Communication

Education

RN or LPN license (IL)

Job description

Aliya Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dependable Wound Care Director to join our team and lead the coordination and delivery of high-quality wound care services for our residents. The Wound Care Director plays a key role in ensuring the health, comfort, and dignity of our residents, while working alongside a skilled clinical team in a supportive environment.

The primary purpose of the Wound Care Nurse is to provide for the day-to-day care needs of the residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility environment.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• On-Demand Pay Option
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Essential Duties

• Provide hands-on care to residents based on their Plan of Care.
• Identify changes in resident condition and evaluate care needs..
• Evaluate and participate in the development of the Resident Plan of Care.
• Monitor overall condition and provide care in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
• Provide primary skin care to residents under the medical direction of the attending physician or Director of Nursing.
• Identify, manage, and treat skin disorders, lesions, and decubitus ulcers.
• Ensure appropriate treatment and prevention for residents with decubitus ulcers, including daily inspection, turning, activity, nutrition, and cleanliness.
• Remove dressings, clean wounds, apply medications per physician orders, and redress wounds.
• Perform daily dressing changes and weekly wound documentation.
• Assess, document, treat, and dress wounds accurately and consistently.
• Implement total nursing care plans through assessment, planning, and evaluation.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments and evaluate effectiveness.
• Implement total nursing care plan through assessment, planning and evaluation.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to policy and procedures; evaluate treatment effectiveness on a continuing basis.
• Assist in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment conducive to residents' well-being.
• Participate in resident and family education.
• Monitor team member performance; assist in staff development, evaluation, and discipline as needed.
• Assign duties to team members and ensure completion.
• Function as charge nurse and resource for staff questions, problem-solving, and resident care decisions.
• Adhere to all facility and department safety policies and procedures.
• Stay current with facility policies, procedures, and nursing trends through in-services and education.
• Recognize significant resident condition changes and take appropriate action.
• Document all care, resident response, and necessary data per facility policies.
• Educate families, staff, and residents on nutrition, hydration, skin care, and repositioning to support wound healing.
• Initiate care plans and complete MDS Charting.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience in a long-term care, rehab, or skilled nursing setting.
• Prior experience providing wound care in a post-acute or long-term care facility.