Wound Nurse (RN)

Medical Suites at Oak Creek; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tapcheck pay access

Continuing education

PTO and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Employee referral program

Career growth opportunities

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Medical Suites at Oak Creek in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is seeking a compassionate RN with wound care expertise to join our skilled nursing team.

You will assess and treat acute and chronic wounds, develop care plans, perform dressing changes, educate families, and collaborate with physicians, therapists, and nutritionists to promote healing.

Candidates must have a WI RN license, WCC/CWCN certification, and at least 2 years of nursing experience including wound care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin
• Minimum 2 years clinical nursing experience with at least 1 year in wound care
• Certification in Wound Care (WCC, CWCN, or equivalent) required
• Strong knowledge of wound care products, dressing materials, and advanced wound healing techniques
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and treat patients with acute and chronic wounds (pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, and other complex skin conditions)
• Develop individualized wound care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and implement evidence-based treatment protocols
• Perform wound assessments, dressing changes, debridement, and other necessary procedures
• Educate patients and families on proper wound care and prevention strategies
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed, keeping the team informed of changes or concerns
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and progress in compliance with regulatory standards
• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care
• Stay updated on current wound care practices, techniques, and equipment

Skills

RN license Wisconsin

Wound care experience

WCC/CWCN certification

Wound care knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Wound Care Nurse (RN)

Medical Suites at Oak Creek – Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Full Time | Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care

Medical Suites at Oak Creek is seeking a compassionate and experienced CertifiedWound Care Nurse to join our dedicated healthcare team in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing and treating complex wounds in a skilled nursing environment, providing high-quality patient care, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote optimal healing outcomes.

Job Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of Wisconsin

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 1 year in wound care or a related field.

• Certification in Wound Care (WCC, CWCN, or equivalent) required

• Strong knowledge of wound care products, dressing materials, and advanced wound healing techniques.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and treat patients with acute and chronic wounds, including pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, and other complex skin conditions.

• Develop individualized wound care plans, in collaboration with the healthcare team, and implement evidence-based treatment protocols.

• Perform wound assessments, dressing changes, debridement, and other procedures as necessary.

• Educate patients and their families on proper wound care and prevention strategies.

• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary, keeping the team informed of any changes or concerns.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and progress, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients.

• Stay updated on current wound care practices, techniques, and equipment.

Why Join Medical Suites at Oak Creek?

We believe in supporting the people who care for our residents every day. Our team environment is positive, respectful, and focused on quality care.

We offer:

• -Competitive Pay

• -Early wage access through Tapcheck

• Continuing Education Opportunities

• -PTO and holiday pay

• -401(k) retirement plan

• -Health, dental, and vision insurance

• -Life and disability insurance

• -Employee referral program

• -Career growth opportunities

• -Employee appreciation events

Our Mission

At Medical Suites at Oak Creek, we are committed to providing care with dignity, kindness, individuality, and excellence.

Dignity – Every resident and employee is treated with respect

Kindness – We care for residents like family

Individuality – Every resident has a unique story

Excellence – We provide the highest level of care every day

Join a team where your work matters and your voice is heard.

Medical Suites at Oak Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.