Wound Care Unit Manager – Skilled Nursing Leader

Australia-Employment; Frostburg (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional growth

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Unit Manager / Wound Care Nurse for a long-term care facility in Frostburg, MD. You will oversee daily nursing operations on a unit and lead a team of RNs, LPNs, and CNAs to deliver high-quality, wound-focused care.

This on-site permanent role offers competitive hourly pay and a supportive, patient-centered environment. Responsibilities include wound prevention, assessments, treatments per orders, staff coaching, and collaboration with physicians and dietitians to improve

Qualifications

• Active MD nursing license or ability to obtain.
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or rehab.
• Wound care certification is a plus.
• Nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of wound assessment, treatment, prevention, and clinical documentation.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to educate and support nursing staff.
• Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily nursing operations and resident care within an assigned unit.
• Provide leadership and clinical support to RNs, LPNs, CNAs and other nursing staff.
• Monitor resident conditions, care plans, clinical documentation, and changes in care needs.
• Assist with staffing, assignments, and appropriate nursing coverage.
• Support orientation, training, coaching, and development of nursing staff.
• Perform comprehensive skin and wound assessments and monitor residents at risk for skin breakdown.
• Coordinate and provide wound treatments in accordance with provider orders and established clinical protocols.
• Monitor wound healing and document progress, measurements, treatments, and changes in condition.
• Develop and implement individualized wound prevention and treatment strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, wound care providers, dietitians, therapy, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate nursing staff on wound prevention, pressure injury prevention, skin integrity, and appropriate treatment techniques.
• Ensure timely identification and documentation of new or worsening wounds.
• Monitor compliance with repositioning, pressure-relieving interventions, and other preventative measures.
• Maintain appropriate wound care supplies and help ensure treatments are completed as ordered.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, audits, and regulatory surveys.
• Ensure nursing and wound care practices meet applicable federal, state, and facility requirements.
• Communicate with residents and families regarding wound care needs and treatment plans as appropriate.
• Promote a culture of resident safety, accountability, teamwork, and clinical excellence.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Wound care

Clinical assessment

Communication

Staff education

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Unit Manager / Wound Care Nurse for a long-term care facility in Frostburg, MD. You will oversee daily nursing operations on a unit and lead a team of RNs, LPNs, and CNAs to deliver high-quality, wound-focused care.

This on-site permanent role offers competitive hourly pay and a supportive, patient-centered environment. Responsibilities include wound prevention, assessments, treatments per orders, staff coaching, and collaboration with physicians and dietitians to improve