Wound Care Nurse

Montowese Health and Rehab Center is searching for a RN Wound Care Nurse
Full-Time

What You'll Do:
As the Wound Care Nurse, you'll be responsible for assessing, treating, and monitoring wound conditions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Your care planning and interventions will improve wound healing and enhance the comfort and quality of life our residents. You will be practitioner, resource, consultant, educator, and facilitator to raise the overall quality of care to individuals with complex wound care needs.



Key Responsibilities

Provide oversight and expertise of wound care and prevention program for residents and staff
Conduct comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients exhibiting skin complications
Provide direct wound care interventions, including dressing changes, debridement, and wound irrigation
Review, update and direct the implementation of wound care & prevention policies and procedures
Monitor wound healing progress and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment modalities
Educate residents, families, and staff on wound care protocols and prevention strategies
Collaborate with physicians, wound care specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care
Maintain accurate documentation of wound assessments, interventions, and outcomes for regulatory compliance and reimbursement
If you are a vigilant, detail-oriented, healthcare professional whose personal mission is safeguarding the world from barriers to wound healing, we encourage you to join our team as a Wound Care Nurse! Make a real difference in people's lives in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.

What You'll Bring:
Qualifications of a Wound Care Nurse include:

Valid state RN nursing license
Degree in nursing, epidemiology, biology, microbiology preferred
2+ years in wound care management, preferably in a Long-Term Care setting
Familiar with research-backed wound care and cleansing products
Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) Certification preferred
Strong clinical assessment, organizational, and critical thinking skills
Compassion and empathy in caring for residents with complex wound care needs
Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment