Wound Care Nurse

Career Strategies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Strategies in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood seeks a compassionate Wound Care Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate is an RN or LPN with strong clinical judgment and excellent wound assessment skills, dedicated to delivering high-quality care.

Wound care certification is a strong plus. This full-time position offers competitive pay based on experience and an opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary clinical team to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in Illinois.
• Wound care certification (WCC, CWCN, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Previous wound care experience in post-acute, long-term care, or clinical settings desired.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and clinical competency.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Perform wound care interventions including dressing changes, debridement (as allowed by licensure), and monitoring healing progress.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely.
• Serve as a resource for staff on wound care best practices and protocols.
• Participate in infection prevention initiatives, audits, and staff education.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Support quality improvement efforts and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Wound care knowledge

Assessment skills

Documentation skills

Education

RN license (Illinois)

LPN license (Illinois)

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Wound Care Nurse to join our team in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago. The ideal candidate will be an RN or LPN with strong clinical judgment, excellent assessment skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality wound care. Wound care certification is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Perform wound care interventions including dressing changes, debridement (as allowed by licensure), and monitoring healing progress.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely.
• Serve as a resource for staff on wound care best practices and protocols.
• Participate in infection prevention initiatives, audits, and staff education.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Support quality improvement efforts and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in the state of Illinois.
• Wound care certification (WCC, CWCN, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Previous wound care experience in post-acute, long-term care, or clinical settings desired.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and clinical competency.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Schedule & Compensation

Full-time schedule; competitive pay based on experience.