Wound Care Specialist Nurse (LPN/RN)

Gatesrehab; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Gatesrehab in North Carolina is seeking a Wound / Treatment Nurse (RN or LPN) for full-time or part-time day shifts. The role coordinates and delivers physician-ordered wound care, monitors healing, documents progress, and collaborates with physicians and families to ensure optimal skin integrity and treatment accuracy.

The ideal candidate is organized, clinically proficient in wound management, and capable of independent practice within regulatory timelines.

Qualifications

• Current, active RN or LPN license in the state.
• Wound care or treatment nursing experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of skin integrity, wound staging, and treatment protocols.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet regulatory timelines.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer physician-ordered wound care and treatments.
• Perform skin assessments on all new admissions and ongoing residents.
• Monitor, document, and communicate wound progress and interventions.
• Maintain accurate and timely wound documentation and treatment records.
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary collaboration related to wound care.
• Order wound care supplies and maintain inventory levels.
• Provide education to nursing staff on wound care practices.

Skills

Wound care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary

Infection control

Patient safety

Job description

Gatesrehab in North Carolina is seeking a Wound / Treatment Nurse (RN or LPN) for full-time or part-time day shifts. The role coordinates and delivers physician-ordered wound care, monitors healing, documents progress, and collaborates with physicians and families to ensure optimal skin integrity and treatment accuracy.

The ideal candidate is organized, clinically proficient in wound management, and capable of independent practice within regulatory timelines.