Wound Care Nurse

Browns Health & Rehabilitation; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO & holidays

CE and certification support

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Brown's Health and Rehab seeks a skilled Wound Care RN to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate wound care plans for residents in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. The role focuses on healing outcomes, infection control, and maintaining the highest standards of resident care.

Key duties include comprehensive wound assessments, dressing changes, debridement, wound vac management, progress monitoring, and education of CNAs and LPNs on skin integrity and pressure ulcer prevention.

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN license in GA or Multistate.
• Wound care certification (WCC, CWCN, or equivalent) preferred or willing to obtain.
• 1–2 years of nursing in long-term care or rehab; wound care preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound assessments and develop individualized plans.
• Administer wound care treatments including dressings, debridement, and wound vacs.
• Monitor healing, document outcomes, update care plans.
• Educate staff on wound prevention and care practices.

Skills

Wound care

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Independent work

Job description

Brown's Health and Rehab is seeking a skilled and compassionate Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) our clinical team. The Wound Care Nurse will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating wound care treatment plans for residents in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. This position plays a vital role in ensuring optimal healing outcomes, infection control, and the highest standard of resident care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.

• Administer appropriate wound care treatments, including dressing changes, debridement, and wound vac management.

• Monitor healing progress, document outcomes, and update care plans accordingly.

• Educate staff on best practices in wound prevention, identification, and care.

• Collaborate with physicians, dietitians, therapists, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate holistic wound management.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as facility policies and procedures.

• Participate in wound rounds and quality assurance/performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.

• Provide training and guidance to CNAs and LPNs regarding skin integrity protocols and pressure ulcer prevention.

• Assists DON and Unit Manager with taking call.

Qualifications:

• Current and valid Registered Nursing license in the state of Georgia or Multistate

• Wound care certification (WCC, CWCN, or equivalent) preferred or willingness to obtain.

• Minimum of 1–2 years of nursing experience in long-term care or rehabilitation setting; wound care experience strongly preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on experience

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Continuing education and certification support

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

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