Wound Care Nurse: Compassionate FT (7a-3p/10a-6p)

Millsnr; Mayfield (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mills Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Wound Care/Treatment Nurse (LPN or RN) to join our care team in Kentucky. This full-time role offers shift options from 7am–3pm or 10am–6pm and focuses on specialized wound care to promote healing with dignity and comfort.

You'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, document care plans, educate residents and families, and help reduce skin breakdown while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Current valid LPN or RN license.
• Previous wound care experience.
• Wound care certification is preferred.
• At least one year of LPN or RN experience in a long-term care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage wounds from disease, injury, surgery, or medical treatments.
• Provide skilled wound care to promote healing.
• Assess wound type, severity, and stage, including surgical and pressure injuries.
• Develop and update individualized wound treatment plans with the care team.
• Perform wound cleaning, dressing changes, and treatments per orders.
• Monitor wounds for infection or complications and report changes.
• Document wound assessments and progress accurately.
• Educate staff, residents, and families on wound care and prevention.
• Support prevention programs to reduce pressure injuries.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Participate in care planning and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Wound care experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Resident-centered care

Education

LPN or RN license

Job description

Mills Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Wound Care/Treatment Nurse (LPN or RN) to join our care team in Kentucky. This full-time role offers shift options from 7am–3pm or 10am–6pm and focuses on specialized wound care to promote healing with dignity and comfort.

You'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, document care plans, educate residents and families, and help reduce skin breakdown while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Equal opportunity employer.