Wound Care Specialist - Geriatric Skin Health

Landmark of Lincoln Park (2); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark of Lincoln Park (2) seeks a Wound Care Coordinator to manage wound care and skin integrity for residents, under the direction of the Director of Nursing. The role emphasizes accurate assessment, care planning, and thorough documentation.

Responsibilities include coordinating with physicians, leading wound rounds, and ensuring proper nutrition and treatment administration to promote healing and resident comfort.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents and document wound status and risk.
• Develop Plan of Care for wounds and skin integrity.
• Document ongoing assessments and treatments in the chart.
• Communicate with physicians; participate in weekly wound meetings.
• Initiate nutritional interventions to support wound healing.
• Administer treatments per physician orders and ensure meds prior to care.

Skills

Nursing

Wound care

Education

RN License

Nursing degree

Job description

Landmark of Lincoln Park (2) seeks a Wound Care Coordinator to manage wound care and skin integrity for residents, under the direction of the Director of Nursing. The role emphasizes accurate assessment, care planning, and thorough documentation.

Responsibilities include coordinating with physicians, leading wound rounds, and ensuring proper nutrition and treatment administration to promote healing and resident comfort.