Wound Nurse

Apploi; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Outfield Healthcare Partners is seeking a dedicated Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN) to join our skilled nursing team in Independence, Missouri. This role leads skin integrity and wound management programs to promote healing, prevent breakdown, and ensure regulatory compliance.

If you're passionate about wound care and improving resident outcomes, this role offers walk-in interviews and opportunities for growth in a resident-focused, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN program.
• Active nursing license in the state of Missouri (required).
• Minimum 1 year wound care experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• 2+ years of skilled nursing facility experience preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of skin integrity programs, prevention strategies, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive skin and wound assessments.
• Obtain and carry out wound care treatment orders.
• Monitor wound healing progress and recommend treatment changes.
• Document assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately.
• Track pressure ulcers and skin alterations, including weekly measurements and reports.
• Ensure completion and accuracy of Braden risk assessments.
• Implement and monitor preventive interventions for at-risk residents.
• Educate nursing staff on wound care protocols and best practices.
• Coordinate wound care supplies with central supply.
• Assist DON and Medical Director with case reviews related to pressure injuries.
• Participate in QAPI initiatives.
• Stay current on state, federal, and industry wound care standards.

Skills

Wound care

Skin assessment

Documentation

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Staff education

Regulatory knowledge

Education

RN or LPN program

Tools

Braden Scale

Job description

Benefits Available for Full-Time Employees

• 401(k)

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

About the Role

Outfield Healthcare Partners is seeking a dedicated Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN) to join our skilled nursing team in Independence, Missouri. This role is responsible for leading skin integrity and wound management programs to promote healing, prevent breakdown, and ensure regulatory compliance.

If you're passionate about wound care, quality outcomes, and making a real difference for residents-this role is for you.

Walk-in interviews welcome

Position Summary

The Wound Care Nurse is responsible for assessing, treating, documenting, and monitoring residents with wounds, pressure injuries, and skin integrity concerns. This position collaborates closely with nursing leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure best practices and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive skin and wound assessments

• Obtain and carry out wound care treatment orders

• Monitor wound healing progress and recommend treatment changes

• Document assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately

• Track pressure ulcers and skin alterations, including weekly measurements and reports

• Ensure completion and accuracy of Braden risk assessments

• Implement and monitor preventive interventions for at-risk residents

• Educate nursing staff on wound care protocols and best practices

• Coordinate wound care supplies with central supply

• Assist DON and Medical Director with case reviews related to pressure injuries

• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives

• Stay current on state, federal, and industry wound care standards

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN program

• Active nursing license in the state of Missouri (required)

• Minimum 1 year wound care experience in a long-term care setting preferred

• 2+ years of skilled nursing facility experience preferred

• Current BLS/CPR certification

• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills

• Knowledge of skin integrity programs, prevention strategies, and regulatory requirements

Why Join Outfield Healthcare Partners?

• Stable, full-time position

• Leadership support and collaboration

• Opportunity to specialize and grow in wound care

• Resident-focused, team-oriented culture

Salary: $35/hr for LPNs; $45/hr for RNs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Outfield Healthcare Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.