Some of the duties carried out by wound care nurses include the following:

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with wounds and injuries
• Evaluate wounds and other injuries for infections and other complications
• Debride, disinfect, and bandage wounds
• Obtain cultures to properly assess wounds and other injuries
• Work with others in the interdisciplinary healthcare team to see if hyperbaric oxygen therapy, surgery, or a course of antibiotics is needed
• Ensure area of wound care is sanitized, neat, and hygienic
• Educate and counsel patients and their loved ones on wound care, infection prevention, and pressure ulcer care/prevention for individuals with limited mobility
• Demonstrate wound care protocol to other kinds of caregivers and healthcare professionals
• Might work in a specialized capacity to care for diabetic foot care and ostomies
• Coordinate with rehab, nutritional, and traumatic nurses to treat patients with wounds effectively