Wound Care Nurse: Compassionate Healing for Residents

McGuffey Healthcare; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McGuffey Healthcare is seeking a Wound Care Nurse to join our skilled nursing facility team in Alabama. This role focuses on wound assessment, dressing changes, and preventing skin breakdown while ensuring compassionate resident care.

The ideal candidate holds an RN or LPN license, with wound care experience and familiarity with electronic health records. Strong collaboration with the care team and family education are valued in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have valid RN or LPN license.
• Wound care certification or training preferred.
• Experience in wound care in long-term care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess wounds and document characteristics and progress.
• Perform routine and complex wound dressing changes with aseptic technique.
• Monitor skin integrity and report changes to care team.
• Collaborate on wound prevention strategies and resident education.
• Maintain accurate wound care records and documentation.

Skills

Wound care experience

Compassionate patient care

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

RN/LPN license

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

McGuffey Healthcare is seeking a Wound Care Nurse to join our skilled nursing facility team in Alabama. This role focuses on wound assessment, dressing changes, and preventing skin breakdown while ensuring compassionate resident care.

The ideal candidate holds an RN or LPN license, with wound care experience and familiarity with electronic health records. Strong collaboration with the care team and family education are valued in this role.