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Wound Care & Clinical Support Nurse Full-Time | MondayFriday | 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$72,674 / year median in Kentucky
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Wound Care & Clinical Support Nurse Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM New Position Created to Improve Resident Care As part of our ongoing commitment to lowering resident-to-nurse caseloads and increasing clinical support for our bedside caregivers , we are excited to introduce a newly created Wound Care & Clinical Support Nurse position. This role was developed to provide additional clinical resources for our residents and nursing team by focusing on wound care management, documentation excellence, admissions support, and hands-on assistance throughout the facility. By adding this position, our goal is to allow floor nurses more time to focus on direct resident care while enhancing clinical outcomes and quality measures. Position Summary The Wound Care & Clinical Support Nurse will serve as a facility-wide clinical resource with a primary focus on: Wound care management and wound healing outcomes Clinical documentation and charting accuracy Admissions support Medication administration as needed Hands-on support for nurses and CNAs Quality improvement and regulatory compliance This is a highly visible role for a nurse who is clinically strong, detail-oriented, and willing to jump in wherever needed to support residents and staff. Key Responsibilities Wound Care Assist with and coordinate wound rounds alongside the Vohra Wound Physician Monitor wound healing progress and treatment effectiveness Complete detailed wound assessments and documentation Ensure wound treatments and physician recommendations are implemented accurately Promote pressure injury prevention and best practices in wound management Collaborate with nursing staff to improve wound care outcomes Documentation & Clinical Support Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation Support nursing staff with charting and regulatory requirements Assist with admissions and related clinical documentation Help maintain survey readiness and quality standards Participate in quality improvement initiatives Resident Care & Team Support Pass medications as needed Assist floor nurses during periods of increased clinical demand Support CNAs with resident care needs when necessary Serve as a resource for clinical questions and problem-solving Help ensure exceptional resident care throughout the facility Qualifications Current LPN or RN license in good standing Long-term care experience preferred Strong wound care and assessment skills preferred Exceptional charting and documentation abilities Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively Vohra Wound Certified Nurse (VWCN™) preferred Candidates interested in obtaining VWCN certification are encouraged to apply Why This Position Matters This position represents our investment in both our residents and our staff. By expanding our clinical team, we aim to: Lower resident-to-nurse caseloads Increase nursing support on the floor Enhance wound care outcomes Improve documentation quality Strengthen admission processes Reduce staff burnout Provide more individualized resident care If you are passionate about wound care, clinical excellence, teamwork, and improving resident outcomes, we would love for you to join our team.