Wound Care Nurse (RN/LPN)

Riverwood Center; Hogan (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

PTO / Paid time off

Job summary

Riverwood Center is seeking an experienced Wound Care Nurse (RN/LPN) to provide specialized wound management for residents, emphasizing safety, accuracy, and thorough documentation within a collaborative team.

You will assess wounds, develop individualized plans, monitor progress, and educate residents and caregivers on wound care, with opportunities for growth in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; RN/LPN program graduate.
• Active RN or LPN license.
• Peripheral IV certification.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience.
• Geriatrics or subacute experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Leadership experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess wounds and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor healing progress and document findings.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on wound care.
• Conduct weekly wound rounds with wound consultant.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate care plans for skin impairments.
• Document treatments and follow-up needs thoroughly.

Skills

Wound care

Geriatrics

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

BSN preferred; RN/LPN program graduate

Tools

Peripheral IV certification

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Wound Care Nurse (RN/LPN)

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/LPN program required.
• Current, active RN/LPN 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

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