What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Wound Care/Infection Control position at Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Wound Care Nurse (RN)
Bessemer, Alabama
Northgate Health & Rehab is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a Wound Care Nurse. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about wound management, skin integrity, clinical excellence, and improving patient outcomes in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.
If you have experience in wound care, treatment nursing, post-acute care, rehabilitation, long-term care, or skilled nursing, we encourage you to apply.
Why Join Our Team?
Supportive and collaborative leadership team
Team-focused culture with strong clinical support
Stable skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment
Opportunity to make a direct impact on resident care and outcomes
Competitive compensation
Full-time position with consistent schedule
Career growth opportunities within a growing organization
Wound Care RN Responsibilities
- Assess, monitor, and manage resident wounds and skin conditions
- Develop, implement, and update individualized wound treatment plans
- Perform wound measurements, evaluations, and documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members
- Monitor wound healing progress and modify treatment plans as needed
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention and wound care protocols
- Educate nursing staff on wound prevention, skin integrity, and treatment best practices
- Participate in clinical meetings, care plan conferences, and quality improvement initiatives
- Assist with pressure injury prevention programs and skin rounds
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
Qualifications
- Current Alabama Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Wound Care Certification preferred but not required
- Previous wound care, treatment nurse, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or post-acute experience preferred
- Strong assessment, documentation, and clinical decision-making skills
- Knowledge of pressure injury prevention, wound management, and infection control practices
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Apply today and join a team that is committed to quality care, teamwork, and making a difference every day.
Northgate Health & Rehabilitation Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Salary : $65,633 - $90,326