Wound Care Director

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

Job summary

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting is seeking an experienced Wound Care Director to oversee assessment, prevention, treatment, and management of wounds in our skilled nursing facilities. The role partners with physicians, nurses, therapists, and dietitians to ensure evidence-based care and positive resident outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an Illinois LPN-RN license, a nursing degree, and wound care certification.

Qualifications

• Current LPN-RN license in Illinois.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience in SNF/long-term care.
• Previous wound care experience required.
• Experience overseeing wound care programs preferred.
• Wound care certifications such as WCC/CWCN/CWS/CWOCN preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pressure injuries, diabetic wounds, skin integrity and prevention.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate wound care programs across assigned facilities.
• Conduct comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor wound healing progress and revise interventions as clinically appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, dietitians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure accurate and timely wound documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor wound-related clinical outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Wound care

Program coordination

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

LPN-RN license (Illinois)

Bachelor's in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

WCC Certification

CWCN

CWS

CWOCN

Job description

Wound Care Director

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting

At ALIYA, we're bringing healthcare back to basics. Back to a place where people take care of people. That starts with our approach, our staff, and our residents. ALIYA puts people first. We spotlight each individual's needs and build custom care plans that help our residents rise up and get back on their feet.

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Wound Care Director to oversee the assessment, prevention, treatment, and ongoing management of wounds across our skilled nursing facilities. The Wound Care Director will work closely with nursing leadership, physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, dietitians, and facility staff to ensure high-quality, evidence-based wound care and positive resident outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate wound care programs across assigned facilities

• Conduct comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualized treatment plans

• Monitor wound healing progress and revise interventions as clinically appropriate

• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, dietitians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team

• Ensure accurate and timely wound documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements

• Monitor wound-related clinical outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement

Qualifications

• Current LPN-RN license in the State of Illinois

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

• Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute care

• Previous wound care experience required

• Experience overseeing or coordinating wound care programs strongly preferred

• Wound care certification such as WCC, CWCN, CWS, or CWOCN preferred

• Strong knowledge of pressure injuries, diabetic wounds, venous and arterial ulcers, skin integrity, and wound prevention