Wound Care Nurse RN

Pavilion Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Disability insurance

EAP

Paid time off

Training programs

Job summary

Pavilion of South Shore is seeking a Wound Care Nurse RN to join their team in a long-term care setting. This role focuses on wound, ostomy, and continence care, delivering nursing services per assessments and care plans and company directives.

You will supervise nursing assistants, coordinate care with physicians, provide treatments, administer medications, and contribute to staff training while upholding infection control standards and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree or diploma from an accredited college or university.
• Current license to practice in the State as a Registered Nurse.
• CPR Certification required.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Long-Term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine nursing care per assessments and care plans.
• Supervise nursing assistants and coordinate duties per regulations.
• Assess skin integrity to prevent decubitus ulcers in at-risk residents.
• Administer medications and transcribe orders accurately.
• Chart resident progress and document responses to care.
• Contribute to in-service education and training for staff.
• Maintain infection prevention standards and update as needed.

Skills

Wound care

Communication

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Organization

Infection control

Education

Nursing degree

RN license

CPR certification

Job description

Pavilion of South Shore is seeking a Wound Care Nurse RN to join their team! The Wound Care Nurse RN provides each resident with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with each resident’s assessments and care plan and as may be directed by management. The distinctive role of a Wound Care Nurse RN specializes in the care of patients with wounds, ostomies, or continence disorders.

Wound Care Nurse RN Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with patients who have alteration in skin integrity.
• Directs the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
• Evaluates the skin surface of at-risk patients such as bed ridden elderly individuals to prevent decubitus ulcers.
• Provides treatment protocols to ward off skin irritation and infection for wounds that may not heal well, because of other medical problems, such as diabetes or poor circulation.
• Cooperates with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained.
• Provides direct nursing care as necessary and as department needs may dictate.
• Develops and participates in programs designed for in-service education, on the job training and orientation classes for newly assigned personnel.
• Implements standards of nursing practice in infection prevention reviewing and revising as necessary to reflect changes in nursing practice and resident population.
• Receives and transcribes physician’s orders to resident’s charts, Kardex/Care Medication Administration Record (“MAR”), treatment/care plans, as required.
• Prepares and administers medications and performs treatments as ordered by the physician.
• Charts nurses notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident’s response to the care.
• Completes the required forms upon admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
• Makes written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of shift as required.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Wound Care Nurse RNSkills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Serves as the expert in Wound Care.
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm under stress.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Understands and follows infection control standards, policies and procedures.
• Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule and occasional overnight travel.
• Demonstrate basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.

Wound Care Nurse RN Education and Experience:

• Current CPR Certification required.
• Nursing Degree or diploma from an accredited College or University.
• Possess a current license to practice in the State as a Registered Nurse.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Long-Term care experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.

Pavilion Healthcare Full-Time Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off
• And much more!

Why Pavilion ?

At Pavilion Healthcare, people come first—those we care for and those who make that care possible. We’re a team that listens, supports, and grows together, united by a passion for making a difference every day. From your first day forward, you’ll feel the impact of a culture built on respect, belonging, and continuous growth. With hands-on training, real mentorship, and opportunities to advance, we empower you to thrive because when you grow, so does the care we deliver. Join Pavilion and be part of something meaningful.

Pavilion Healthcare provides long and short-term skilled nursing care.At Pavilion, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome – our number one goal.

We don’t just offer care for you – we care about you.

Pavilion Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.