Wound Care RN — Skilled Nursing Specialist

(St. Francis Healthcare Center) Hayward Health Center, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 113,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holiday pay

401(k) retirement plan

Continuing education and professional/

development opportunities

Supportive leadership and aCollaborati

Job summary

St. Francis Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Treatment Nurse (RN) to join our team in California.

This full-time role focuses on specialized wound care, working with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to promote healing and prevent complications. You will assess and treat residents with wounds, develop care plans, perform dressing changes, educate families, and ensure accurate EMR documentation while adhering to infection control standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Current and active RN license in California.
• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or wound care preferred.
• Wound care certification (WCC, WOCN, or equivalent) preferred but not required.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
• Compassionate, organized, and resident-focused approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor residents with wounds, pressure injuries, skin conditions, and other treatment needs.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized wound care treatment plans.
• Perform routine dressing changes and advanced wound care treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols.
• Conduct regular skin assessments and identify residents at risk for pressure injuries.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to optimize resident outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on wound prevention, treatment, and skin integrity.
• Ensure compliance with infection control standards, state and federal regulations, and facility policies.
• Monitor treatment supplies and assist with inventory management.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives related to wound care.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work / team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Wound Care Certification (preferred)

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

St. Francis Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Treatment Nurse (RN) to join our team in California.

This full-time role focuses on specialized wound care, working with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to promote healing and prevent complications. You will assess and treat residents with wounds, develop care plans, perform dressing changes, educate families, and ensure accurate EMR documentation while adhering to infection control standards and regulations.