Wound Care Nurse
Company: The Laurels of Chatham
Location: Pittsboro
Posted on: March 23, 2026
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Job Description:
Wound Care Nurse, Full Time, $10,000 retention bonus As the
Wound Care Nurse, you will provide primary skin care to guests,
with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders. You
will also assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the
physical and psychosocial needs of the guest, in accordance with
established medical practices and the requirements of this state
and the policies and goals of this facility. Confers with the
Director of Nursing and/or other licensed nursing personnel
regarding dermatologic disorders of guests in the facility.
Identifies, manages and treats specific skin disorders, pressure
ulcers, and primary and secondary lesions, and any skin issues
directed to by Director of Nursing. Consults with the IDT
concerning assessment evaluations and assist in planning and
developing the skin Implements and maintains established policies
and procedures relative to skin care treatments and interprets
these as required, to the physician and responsible party.
Provides, within established protocols and under the supervision of
the physician, treatment for skin disorders as ordered by the
physician. Ensures that residents with decubitus ulcers, vascular
ulcers, and various other skin conditions receive appropriate
treatment and/ or prophylactic treatment such as daily inspection,
turning and activity, nourishment and incontinence care. Education
and/or Experience: At least one year experience working in wound
care preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Registered
Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with required state
Licensure. CPR certified or acceptable exemption required
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Keywords: The Laurels of Chatham, Greenville , Wound Care Nurse, Healthcare , Pittsboro, North Carolina
