Wound Care Nurse

Legacy Healthcare; Worth Township (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Demand Pay

Tuition reimbursement

401K with employer match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Avantara Chicago Ridge is seeking a Wound Care Nurse to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team. You will support the Treatment Doctor and wound care team, assist residents with wound care, and help maintain safety during procedures in a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

Requirements include an Illinois license and CPR certification, with 1 year of wound care experience preferred. We offer on-site work at 10300 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415, with comprehensive

Qualifications

• Active state license in Illinois and CPR certification.
• Minimum 1 year of wound care experience preferred.
• Willing to invest in the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Assist the treatment doctor and wound care team in patient care.
• Move, turn and reposition residents during wound care procedures.
• Observe changes in patient condition and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Wound care

Patient safety

Teamwork

Education

State license (Illinois)

CPR certification

Job description

Welcome to Avantara Chicago Ridge, a premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Chicago Ridge, Illinois, recognized for its exceptional care. We are proud to have earned the Gold Seal of Approval® Certification for Post-Acute Care and Accreditation for Nursing Care from The Joint Commission, a prestigious honor that highlights our commitment to the highest standards of healthcare quality and safety. Our facility offers state-of-the-art medical care in a boutique hotel-like environment, focusing on individualized care for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term residents.

Located in the vibrant Chicago Ridge community, Avantara Chicago Ridge offers a supportive and dynamic work environment. If you are passionate about delivering quality care and are seeking professional growth, Avantara Chicago Ridge is an ideal place to advance your healthcare career.

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Skilled Nursing? We are currently searching for a Wound Care Nurse to join our friendly, caring and supportive team!

AvantaraChicago Ridge is rapidly growing and our team is looking to invest in Wound Care Nurse by providing opportunities to further your career and with the tools and encouragement you need to succeed. We offer great benefits including:

• On Demand Pay.
• Shift differentials.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Internal growth opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance options.
• 401K with employer match.
• Employee concierge program.
• Employee assistance program.
• And more!

  Please note that benefit packages vary based on hours worked.

As a Wound Care Nurse you are instrumental in improving the lives of our residents. Your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect at AvantaraChicago Ridge by providing support to the Treatment Doctor and wound care team, assisting the patients with the delivery of wound care services under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing, with lifting, turning and repositioning of residents during the delivery of wound care, observing changes in condition, ensuring a safe environment and maintaining education. Our residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they are comfortable and safe.

To be eligible for consideration applicants should have:

As a minimum, a License, an unencumbered State of Illinois and C.P.R. certification. One (1) year of Wound Care experience is preferable but we are willing to invest in the right candidate!

At 10300 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415, Avantara Chicago Ridge is conveniently located near major highways and public transit routes, ensuring an easy commute.

Join our dedicated team today and contribute to an award-winning facility that prioritizes compassionate, high-quality care.

Avantara Chicago Ridge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam‑era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.