Wound Nurse

🩹 RN Wound Nurse 🩺

Edgefield Post Acute is a long-standing skilled nursing and rehab facility with an excellent reputation, conveniently located in Edgefield, South Carolina , just a short distance from Aiken and Augusta .

At Edgefield Post Acute, we know exceptional resident care begins with exceptional people.

We value the relationships we build with our residents, their families, our coworkers, and our community.

Join a team that is committed to excellence, compassion, and helping one another succeed! 🌟

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 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.

🚨 Experience Required!

This is NOT an entry-level position.
✅ MUST have previous wound care experience.
✅ Must be a licensed RN in good standing.
✅ Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required.

🩹 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 exception...