Wound Care Nurse (RN)

Hillside Health and Rehabilitation; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Daily Pay option

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan options

Training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Career advancement

Job summary

Hillside Health and Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Wound Care Nurse (RN) to provide specialized wound management for residents. You will assess wounds, develop treatment plans, monitor healing, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective outcomes.

This role requires an active RN license, CPR/BLS certification, and at least two years of clinical nursing experience, with geriatrics or subacute care preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; accredited RN program graduate required.
• Current, active RN license.
• Peripheral IV certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Geriatrics or subacute care experience preferred.
• Management or leadership experience a plus.
• CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and updated care plans for all skin impairments.
• Conduct weekly wound rounds with the wound consultant.
• Perform and document weekly wound measurements with accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor and evaluate all new pressure-related skin openings and determine root causes.
• Assess and manage surgical, arterial, venous, and other complex wounds.
• Ensure all treatments, changes, and follow-up needs are documented thoroughly.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on wound care procedures and expectations.
• Demonstrate wound care techniques to caregivers to support staff competency.
• Communicate with the interdisciplinary team to support coordinated care.

Skills

Wound care

Team collaboration

Care planning

Resident/family education

Documentation accuracy

Education

BSN preferred; RN program graduate required

RN license active

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Wound Care Nurse (RN)

Provide Skilled, Compassionate Wound Management

We are seeking an experienced Wound Care Nurse to provide specialized care and support effective wound healing for residents. This role focuses on clinical accuracy, consistent documentation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high- quality patient outcomes.

About the Role

The Wound Care Nurse is responsible for assessing wounds, developing individualized treatment plans, monitoring healing progress, identifying complications, and ensuring that all wounds are treated and dressed according to evidence-based standards. This role supports residents through the full healing process with a focus on safety, precision, and consistent follow-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and updated care plans for all skin impairments.

• Conduct weekly wound rounds with the wound consultant.

• Perform and document weekly wound measurements with accuracy and timeliness.

• Monitor and evaluate all new pressure-related skin openings and determine root causes.

• Assess and manage surgical, arterial, venous, and other complex wounds.

• Ensure all treatments, changes, and follow-up needs are documented thoroughly.

• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on wound care procedures and expectations.

• Demonstrate wound care techniques to caregivers to support staff competency.

• Communicate with the interdisciplinary team to support coordinated care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; graduate of an accredited RN program required.

• Current, active RN license.

• Peripheral IV certification.

• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience required.

• Experience with geriatrics or subacute populations preferred.

• Management or leadership experience a plus.

• Current CPR/BLS certification.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

• Daily Pay option available.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off and retirement plan options.

• Training and development opportunities.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

https://crw.flclearinghouse.com/