Wound Care Nurse

Complete Care at Germantown; Village of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits & PTO

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Complete Care at Germantown is seeking a Wound Nurse-RN/LPN to join our caregiving team. You will assess patient needs, provide direct nursing care under supervision, and educate families on healing and wellness throughout the resident’s health journey.

The role requires a nursing degree and an active Wisconsin RN license with at least one year of wound care experience. LPNs may be considered for eligibility, with a supportive team and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Current, Unencumbered Wisconsin RN license.
• At least one year of wound care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess the unique needs of each patient to determine appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide direct nursing care to residents under medical direction and supervision of physicians and Director of Nursing.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks to ensure timely and effective resident care.
• Assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet residents’ physical and psychological needs.
• Educate patients and families on best practices to promote healing and wellness.
• Track treatments and patient progress according to HIPAA guidelines.
• Monitor the performance of non-licensed personnel.
• Any other duties assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Skills

Wound care

RN License

Written/verbal communication

HIPAA/compliance

MDS familiarity

Computer knowledge

Long-term care experience

LPN considered

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Wisconsin RN License

Job description

Wound Nurse-RN

At Complete Care, our residents hold a special place as cherished members of our extended family. Choosing a dependable team of caregivers, committed to their promises, is a significant and difficult life decision for any family. As a collective, we take pride in being a sanctuary where individuals in our community can discover compassionate support along their health journey. As a Wound Nurse-RN on our team, you will make a meaningful impact on the lives of our extended family. In turn, we are dedicated to ensuring our team of caregivers feel the same compassion provided to the residents.

Wound Nurse-RN / LPN

Qualifications & Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Current, Unencumbered Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) License
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in wound care and treatments
• Prior experience/certification in Wound Care is required.
• Previous long-term care experience is preferred but not required
• Computer Knowledge
• Clear written and verbal communication skills (Essential for documentation and patient/family education)
• Familiarity with completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment tool.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) may be considered

Responsibilities:

• Assess the unique needs of each patient to determine appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide direct nursing care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of the residents' attending physicians, the Director of Nursing Services, and the Medical Director of the facility.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks to ensure timely and effective resident care.
• Assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psychological needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices and the requirements of the policies and procedures of this facility, and in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards governing the facility.
• Educate patients and families on best practices to promote healing and wellness.
• Track treatments and patient progress according to HIPAA guidelines.
• Monitor the performance of non-licensed personnel.
• Any other duties assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, and PTO for full-time employees
• Opportunities for advancement

Complete Care is an equal opportunity employer.