Wound Care Nurse (RN)

Lincoln Park Nursing and Rehab; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low Cost Health Insurance

Vacation and Sick Time

Great Work Environment

401k Matched at 10%

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Instant Pay (TapCheck)

Robust Employee Appreciation Program

Job location Racine, WI

Job summary

Lincoln Park Nursing and Rehab in Racine, WI, is seeking a Wound Care Nurse under new ownership to provide high-quality care and education for residents and families. The role emphasizes timely wound care, adherence to safety guidelines, and compassionate patient support.

The ideal candidate brings 1-2 years of wound care experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to professional nursing standards in a skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ wound care nursing experience required.
• Team player with excellent communication.
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Valid nursing license in Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Administer treatments and procedures per physician orders.
• Ensure residents are medicated prior to treatments when appropriate.
• Assist with orienting residents and families to the wound care process.
• Observe and document resident response to treatment weekly or as needed.
• Ensure adequate levels of ointments, supplies and equipment are available.
• Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each resident and rights.
• Promptly report incidents of resident abuse or rights violations to the Administrator.
• Report injuries of unknown origin to Floor Nurse and Director of Nursing.

Skills

Wound care

Nursing license

Communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

RN license Wisconsin

Job description

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

Benefits of Wound Care Nurse position:

• Low Cost Health Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Great Work Environment
• 401k Matched at 10%
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assitance
• Instant Pay (*TapCheck)
• Robust Employee Appreciation Program
• Job location: Racine, WI

Lincoln Park Nursing and Rehab makes it top priority to care for seniors with the respect, compassion, and dignity they deserve. We understand that caring is what makes a community and without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community. It is what sets us apart from any other Skilled Nursing Facility.

At Lincoln Park Nursing, our nursing staff are overly courteous, respectful and always maintain a high level of professionalism. Our primary goal is to get you back in a condition to be independent once again while maintaining a friendly environment and providing nutritionally enhanced meals.

We are looking for a Wound Care Nurse to care for our patients and facilitate their speedy recovery. You will also be responsible for educating them and their families on prevention and healthy habits. The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best nursing care with little supervision. You will be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. The goal is to-promote patient’s being-by providing high quality nursing care.

Responsibilities: Wound Care Nurse

• Administer treatments and procedures in accordance with the physician’s orders.
• Ensure that residents are medicated prior to treatments when appropriate.
• Assist with orienting residents and families to the wound care process upon admission.
• Observe and document resident response to treatment, at a minimum weekly, and as needed.
• Ensure adequate levels of treatment ointments, supplies and equipment are available at all times.
• Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each residMaintain a comprehensive understanding and adherence to all aspects of resident rights, including the right to be free of abuse.
• Promptly report to the Administrator all incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of resident’s rights.
• Promptly report injuries of unknown origin to the Floor Nurse and Director of Nursing, including skin tears.

Requirements: Wound Care Nurse

• A minimum of 1-2 years’ wound care nurse experience
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Valid nurses license in the state ofWisconsin