Wound Care Nurse

New Franklin Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking an experienced Wound Care Nurse Manager to join our Nursing Department team.

About the Role We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable RN to lead wound care management across our facility. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical expertise, a passion for patient education, and the ability to collaborate across departments to ensure the highest standards of skin and wound care.

Required Qualifications

• Education: RN required; BSN preferred
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in medical/surgical or rehabilitation nursing
• Tech Skills: Comfortable with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• License: Valid RN license
• Certifications (preferred): WCC (Wound Care Certified), CWCN (Certified Wound Care Nurse), CWOCN (Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse), CWS (Certified Wound Specialist), or equivalent
• Candidates with extensive wound care experience in skilled nursing/long-term care settings also encouraged to apply
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Multilingual is a plus!

Key Responsibilities

• Perform wound assessments, reassessments, and management per policy; conduct weekly wound rounds
• Apply thorough knowledge of wound staging systems and current wound management theory
• Develop skin care programs to prevent skin breakdown
• Create and implement policies for draining wounds, fistulae/tubes, ostomy care, and incontinence management
• Develop and revise individualized care plans based on patient response
• Provide patient and family education on wound management
• Deliver staff in-services on wound prevention/care, ostomy care, and incontinence
• Consult with interdisciplinary healthcare team members
• Maintain accurate, timely EMR documentation per regulatory standards
• Serve as liaison between physicians, patients, and product manufacturers
• Maintain facility-wide active wound tracking log for quality improvement purposes
• Coordinate care with consulting wound care physician specialists
• Prepare QAPI reports and spreadsheets tracking wound trends

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to travel independently within the facility and community
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Manual dexterity and strength for performing wound care
• Strong focus, professional communication, and multitasking abilities
• Work setting includes nursing home, office, and patient care areas.