RN Wound Nurse

Overview

Glenburnie Health and Rehabilitation is currently hiring for RN wound Nurse. Registered Nurses needs specialized training in wound, ostomy, and continence care. Their role focuses on promoting healing, preventing infection, and improving patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate wounds (size, depth, tissue type, infection risk).

• Develop and implement individualized wound care plans based on patient needs.

• Clean, dress, and manage wounds using sterile techniques and advanced dressings.

• Perform specialized procedures, including debridement and negative pressure wound therapy

• Monitor and document healing progress, adjusting treatment as needed.

• Educate patients and families on wound care, infection prevention, and self‑management.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, dietitians, therapists, and other nurses.

• Manage wound care supplies and ensure availability.

• Provide ostomy and continence care when certified in WOC nursing.

• Implement prevention strategies for pressure ulcers and other wound complications.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and critical‑thinking skills

• Expertise in wound healing principles and infection control

• Ability to perform specialized wound procedures

• Patient education and communication skills

• Interdisciplinary teamwork

• Accurate documentation and record‑keeping

Qualifications

• Active RN license

• Preferably a BSN, especially for certification eligibility

• Completion of specialized wound care training