Wound Care RN

Regency at Westland; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Job summary

Ciena Healthcare in Michigan seeks a Wound Care Nurse to lead wound prevention and treatment programs in a skilled nursing facility. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while ensuring regulatory compliance and staff education.

This role emphasizes safety, quality of skin health, and advocacy for residents and families. The candidate brings wound care experience, active nursing licensure, and CPR/wound care credentials.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in state.
• At least 2 years' wound care experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Treatment Nurse as per scope of practice.
• Plans, assigns, and directs work per resident needs and staff capabilities.
• Prepares work assignments, adjusting for staffing levels and resident safety; receives staffing-related calls and arranges replacements.
• Transfers employees among units per staffing demands.
• Completes performance evaluations and provides input on hiring, disciplining, or terminating staff.
• Adjusts break schedules and resolves staff concerns.
• Oversee unit operations during absence of higher-level management.
• Use independent judgment in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Skills

Wound care

Nursing supervision

Clinical nursing

Education

RN or LPN license

Job description

The Wound Care Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of wound care treatment programs for residents within the skilled nursing facility. This role ensures compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations while promoting optimal skin health, healing, and prevention of pressure injuries and other wounds. The Wound Care Nurse serves as a clinical resource, educator, and advocate for residents, families, and staff regarding wound prevention and management.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Supervises Treatment Nurse as per scope of practice
• Plans, assigns, and directs work in alignment with resident needs and staff capabilities
• Prepares work assignments, adjusting for staffing levels and resident safetyReceives staffing-related calls and arranges replacements as needed
• Transfers employees among units per staffing demands
• Completes performance evaluations and provides input on hiring, disciplining, or terminating staff
• Adjusts break schedules and resolves staff concerns
• Oversee unit operations during absence of higher-level management
• Use independent judgment in accordance with company policies and applicable laws

Education and/or Experience

• At least two years' experience working in Wound Care preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with required state licensure.
• Current CPR certification or CPR certification within 90 days of employment.
• Current Wound Care certification required

Ciena Healthcare

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.