Wound Nurse- $7,500 Sign On Bonus

🩹 RN or LPN 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 or LPN 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 or LPN 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 ...