Wound Nurse

📍 Anchor Post Acute is a beautiful 120-bed skilled nursing & rehab facility conveniently located behind Aiken Mall in Aiken, SC.

We're proud to have been recognized as Aiken's Choice Award Winner for Top Skilled Nursing Facility! 🏆💙

🩹 RN/LPN Wound Nurse 🩺

Are you passionate about wound care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others? We're looking for an experienced RN Wound Nurse or an LPN (with a Wound Certification) to join our compassionate team! If you're a skilled clinician who takes pride in delivering exceptional wound care and enjoys working alongside an interdisciplinary team, we'd love to meet you.
✅ MUST have previous wound care experience.
✅ Must be a licensed RN or LPN in good standing.
✅ Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required.

✅LPN MUST have a Wound Certification already to be considered!!

🩹 What You'll Do

As our Wound Nurse, you'll play a vital role in improving residents' quality of life through expert assessment, prevention, treatment, and education.

Responsibilities include:


* 🩺 Assess, manage, and treat wounds, pressure injuries, skin tears, ulcers, and other dermatologic conditions.


* 📋 Complete comprehensive skin assessments and quarterly dermatologic evaluations.


* 🤝 Partner with physicians, the Medical Director, Director of Nursing, therapy, dietary, and the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team to develop individualized treatment plans.


* 📝 Provide accurate written and verbal reports regarding resident progress and wound healing.


* 🔄 Monitor wound healing, update care plans, and recommend treatment modifications when appropriate.


* 🛏️ Ensure residents receive appropriate pressure injury prevention interventions, including repositioning, nutrition support, and skin protection.


* 🚑 Provide direct nursing care during emergencies while promoting resident comfort and dignity.


* 👨‍👩‍👧 Work closely with residents and families to educate them on wound prevention and treatment plans.


* 🎓 Participate in staff education and provide in-service training related to wound care best practices.


* 📦 Assist with monitoring wound care supplies and equipment inventory.


* 📊 Maintain complete, accurate documentation while ensuring compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations.


* 🔒 Protect resident privacy by maintaining HIPAA compliance and safeguarding Protected Health Information.


* ⚠️ Report resident concerns, suspected abuse, safety issues, occupational exposures, and information security concerns promptly according to facility policy.


* 🤝 Foster positive working relationships with physicians, consultants, nursing staff, and families to ensure exceptional resident outcomes.

🎯 What We're Looking For


* ✔️ Current, active, unrestricted RN or LPN license


* ✔️ LPN MUST have Wound Certification


* ✔️ Minimum of 2 years of nursin...