Wound Care RN

Brighton Healthcare Management; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/dental/vision insurance

PTO and holidays

Education/certification support

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Brown's Health and Rehab is seeking a skilled and compassionate Wound Care RN to join our clinical team. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate wound care plans for residents in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include wound assessments, dressing changes, debridement, wound vac management, monitoring healing, EMR documentation, and education of staff. Collaboration with physicians and therapists ensures holistic care. Georgia licensure required.

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN license in Georgia.
• Wound care certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Minimum 1-2 years of nursing experience in long-term care or rehabilitation; wound care experience strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Administer wound care treatments including dressings, debridement, and wound vac management.
• Monitor healing progress, document outcomes, and update care plans accordingly.
• Educate staff on wound prevention, identification, and care.
• Collaborate with physicians, dietitians, therapists, and other team members for holistic wound management.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and facility policies.
• Participate in wound rounds and QAPI initiatives.
• Provide training to CNAs and LPNs on skin integrity protocols and pressure ulcer prevention.
• Assist DON and Unit Manager with taking call.

Skills

Wound care expertise

RN license Georgia

Communication

Documentation

Education

Georgia RN license

WOC/CWCN certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Brown's Health and Rehab is seeking a skilled and compassionate Wound Care RN to join our clinical team. The Wound Care RN will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating wound care treatment plans for residents in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. This position plays a vital role in ensuring optimal healing outcomes, infection control, and the highest standard of resident care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.

• Administer appropriate wound care treatments, including dressing changes, debridement, and wound vac management.

• Monitor healing progress, document outcomes, and update care plans accordingly.

• Educate staff on best practices in wound prevention, identification, and care.

• Collaborate with physicians, dietitians, therapists, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate holistic wound management.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as facility policies and procedures.

• Participate in wound rounds and quality assurance/performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.

• Provide training and guidance to CNAs and LPNs regarding skin integrity protocols and pressure ulcer prevention.

• Assists DON and Unit Manager with taking call.

Qualifications:

• Current and valid RN license in the state of Georgia.

• Wound care certification (WCC, CWCN, or equivalent) preferred or willingness to obtain.

• Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience in long-term care or rehabilitation setting; wound care experience strongly preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on experience

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Continuing education and certification support

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Join Our Team:

At Brown's Health and Rehab, we are committed to providing exceptional care in a supportive environment.

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