RN Wound Care/Infection Control

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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