Wound Care Nurse RN

The Citadel at Saint Anne Place is seeking a Wound Care Nurse RN to join their team! The Wound Care Nurse RN provides each resident with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with each resident’s assessments and care plan and as may be directed by management. The distinctive role of a Wound Care Nurse RN specializes in the care of patients with wounds, ostomies, or continence disorders.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to join the Citadel Healthcare team and make a real difference in the lives of others. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career as a Wound Care Nurse RN with us at a Citadel Center.

Wound Care Nurse RN Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with patients who have alteration in skin integrity.
• Directs the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
• Evaluates the skin surface of at-risk patients such as bed ridden elderly individuals to prevent decubitus ulcers.
• Provides treatment protocols to ward off skin irritation and infection for wounds that may not heal well, because of other medical problems, such as diabetes or poor circulation.
• Cooperates with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained.
• Provides direct nursing care as necessary and as department needs may dictate.
• Develops and participates in programs designed for in-service education, on the job training and orientation classes for newly assigned personnel.
• Implements standards of nursing practice in infection prevention reviewing and revising as necessary to reflect changes in nursing practice and resident population.
• Receives and transcribes physician’s orders to resident’s charts, Kardex/Care Medication Administration Record (“MAR”), treatment/care plans, as required.
• Prepares and administers medications and performs treatments as ordered by the physician.
• Charts nurses notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident’s response to the care.
• Completes the required forms upon admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
• Makes written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of shift as required.
• All other duties, as assigned.
  
  
  

Wound Care Nurse RN Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Serves as the expert in Wound Care.
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm under stress.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Understands and follows infection control standards, policies and procedures.
• Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule and occasional overnight travel.
• Demonstrate basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.
  
  
  

Wound Care Nurse RN Education and Experience:

• Current CPR Certification required.
• Nursing Degree or diploma from an accredited College or University.
• Possess a current license to practice in the State as a Registered Nurse.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Long-Term care experience preferred.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.
  
  
  

Citadel Healthcare Full-Time Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off
• And much more!
  
  
  

Why Citadel?

At Citadel, it’s personal. We’re more than a workplace. We’re a community of caregivers, leaders, and changemakers who show up every day with heart and purpose. Whether you’re at the bedside or behind the scenes, your work matters here because every role contributes to someone’s comfort, dignity, and healing. When you join Citadel, you’re not just building a career. You’re becoming part of something bigger.

We’ve been honored as a Certified Great Place to Work for three years in a row and named one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services, but the real reward is the difference we make together. Our people are the heart of our mission, and we invest in you with mentorship, growth opportunities, and a culture that sees you, supports you, and celebrates your impact.

Apply to join a growing team today!

Citadel Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing long and short-term skilled nursing care. At Citadel, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome- our number one goal.

Citadel Healthcare has been nominated as a Great Place to Work. Please click on the link to learn more about our facilities. We look forward to receiving your application! https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7020324

We don’t offer care for you-we care about you.

Citadel Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.