Wound Care Nurse: Lead & Coordinate Healing Programs

West-Tennessee-Post-Acute; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Accident Insurance

Hospitalization plans

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid orientation and training

Job summary

West Tennessee Post Acute in Jackson, TN is seeking a Wound Care Nurse to oversee the wound care program for the facility, ensure best practices, and coordinate care across disciplines.

The ideal candidate is an experienced wound nurse with strong assessment and communication skills, holding a Tennessee RN or LPN license, and dedicated to improving patient outcomes through leadership and education.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in Tennessee.
• Wound Care Certification preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 1 year in wound care preferred.
• Skilled nursing facility experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to lead, educate, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the wound care program for the facility, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and facility standards.
• Conduct comprehensive skin and wound assessments; develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Provide direct wound care as needed, while primarily functioning in a leadership and coordination role.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapy, and dietary teams to ensure optimal wound healing and prevention strategies.
• Track, document, and report wound healing progress, infection control issues, and trends in wound development.
• Educate and train nursing staff on wound care best practices, documentation, and prevention strategies.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities as they relate to skin and wound care.
• Serve as the facility’s point person for wound-related audits, surveys, and external inspections.

Skills

Wound care

Leadership

Assessment

Communication

Education

TN RN or LPN license

Job description

West Tennessee Post Acute in Jackson, TN is seeking a Wound Care Nurse to oversee the wound care program for the facility, ensure best practices, and coordinate care across disciplines.

The ideal candidate is an experienced wound nurse with strong assessment and communication skills, holding a Tennessee RN or LPN license, and dedicated to improving patient outcomes through leadership and education.