Wound Care & Clinical Support Nurse
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
New Position Created to Improve Resident Care
As part of our ongoing commitment to lowering resident-to-nurse caseloads and increasing clinical support for our bedside caregivers, we are excited to introduce a newly created Wound Care & Clinical Support Nurse position.
This role was developed to provide additional clinical resources for our residents and nursing team by focusing on wound care management, documentation excellence, admissions support, and hands-on assistance throughout the facility. By adding this position, our goal is to allow floor nurses more time to focus on direct resident care while enhancing clinical outcomes and quality measures.
Position Summary
The Wound Care & Clinical Support Nurse will serve as a facility-wide clinical resource with a primary focus on:
- Wound care management and wound healing outcomes
- Clinical documentation and charting accuracy
- Admissions support
- Medication administration as needed
- Hands-on support for nurses and CNAs
- Quality improvement and regulatory compliance
This is a highly visible role for a nurse who is clinically strong, detail-oriented, and willing to jump in wherever needed to support residents and staff.
Key Responsibilities
Wound Care
- Assist with and coordinate wound rounds alongside the Vohra Wound Physician
- Monitor wound healing progress and treatment effectiveness
- Complete detailed wound assessments and documentation
- Ensure wound treatments and physician recommendations are implemented accurately
- Promote pressure injury prevention and best practices in wound management
- Collaborate with nursing staff to improve wound care outcomes
Documentation & Clinical Support
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
- Support nursing staff with charting and regulatory requirements
- Assist with admissions and related clinical documentation
- Help maintain survey readiness and quality standards
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Resident Care & Team Support
- Pass medications as needed
- Assist floor nurses during periods of increased clinical demand
- Support CNAs with resident care needs when necessary
- Serve as a resource for clinical questions and problem-solving
- Help ensure exceptional resident care throughout the facility
Qualifications
- Current LPN or RN license in good standing
- Long-term care experience preferred
- Strong wound care and assessment skills preferred
- Exceptional charting and documentation abilities
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Vohra Wound Certified Nurse (VWCN) preferred
- Candidates interested in obtaining VWCN certification are encouraged to apply
Why This Position Matters
This position represents our investment in both our residents and our staff. By expanding our clinical team, we aim to:
- Lower resident-to-nurse caseloads
- Increase nursing support on the floor
- Enhance wound care outcomes
- Improve documentation quality
- Strengthen admission processes
- Reduce staff burnout
- Provide more individualized resident care
If you are passionate about wound care, clinical excellence, teamwork, and improving resident outcomes, we would love for you to join our team.