Wound Care Nurse (RN)

Timberland Health and Rehabilitation Center; Alabama; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full-time schedule

Career growth opportunities

Supportive leadership

Team-focused culture

Job summary

Timberland Health and Rehabilitation Center in Alabama is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a Wound Care Nurse. The role focuses on wound management, skin integrity, and improving resident outcomes in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

The ideal candidate holds an Alabama RN license, with preferred Wound Care Certification. You will assess wounds, develop treatment plans, document findings, and collaborate with physicians and the care team in a

Qualifications

• Current Alabama Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Wound Care Certification preferred but not required
• Previous wound care, treatment nurse, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or post-acute experience preferred
• Strong assessment, documentation, and clinical decision-making skills
• Knowledge of pressure injury prevention, wound management, and infection control practices
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and manage resident wounds and skin conditions
• Develop, implement, and update individualized wound treatment plans
• Perform wound measurements, evaluations, and documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members
• Monitor wound healing progress and modify treatment plans as needed
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and wound care protocols
• Educate nursing staff on wound prevention, skin integrity, and treatment best practices
• Participate in clinical meetings, care plan conferences, and quality improvement initiatives
• Assist with pressure injury prevention programs and skin rounds
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation
• Must be available to participate in the on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as scheduled.

Job description

Timberland Health and Rehabilitation Center -

Wound Care Nurse (RN)

Butler, Alabama

Timberland Health & Rehab is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a Wound Care Nurse. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about wound management, skin integrity, clinical excellence, and improving patient outcomes in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

Why Join Our Team?

• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Team-focused culture with strong clinical support
• Stable skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on resident care and outcomes
• Competitive compensation
• Full-time position with consistent schedule
• Career growth opportunities within a growing organization

Wound Care RN Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and manage resident wounds and skin conditions
• Develop, implement, and update individualized wound treatment plans
• Perform wound measurements, evaluations, and documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members
• Monitor wound healing progress and modify treatment plans as needed
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and wound care protocols
• Educate nursing staff on wound prevention, skin integrity, and treatment best practices
• Participate in clinical meetings, care plan conferences, and quality improvement initiatives
• Assist with pressure injury prevention programs and skin rounds
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation

• Must be available to participate in the on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Current Alabama Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Wound Care Certification preferred but not required
• Previous wound care, treatment nurse, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or post-acute experience preferred
• Strong assessment, documentation, and clinical decision-making skills
• Knowledge of pressure injury prevention, wound management, and infection control practices
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Timberland Health & Rehabilitation Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.