Wound Care Nurse in Wood River, Illinois at Nexus Health

Join us at the Nexus of compassion and care.

Wound Care Nurse Benefits:

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefits coverage
• 401K Plan
• Employee rewards program
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Weekly & Monthly Employee Appreciation Events
• Birthday & Anniversary Celebrations
• Growth from within
• Team-oriented work environment

Wound Care Nurse Responsibilities:

• As a wound care nurse, you will provide primary skincare to residents.
• You will identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders, primary and secondary lesions, and decubitus ulcers.
• You will participate in the development and implementation of patient care plans.
• As a wound care nurse you will educate family, staff, and residents about the importance of nutrition, skin barriers, hydration, turning, and repositioning to promote wound healing.

Wound Care Nurse Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing education program.
• Illinois registration as a LPN or RN.
• Requires employee to have had no abuse records.
• One year experience as a wound nurse, preferred.