Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN)
Walker Meadow Retirement Community Inc
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Description
Department: Chelsea Retirement Community | Kresge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Chelsea, MI
What You’ll Do:
In this role, you’ll complete weekly wound and skin assessments, coordinate treatment updates with providers, follow new admission skin concerns, maintain wound reporting, and help ensure preventative measures are in place for residents at risk. You’ll also serve as a clinical resource for the team by providing education on pressure injury prevention and supporting consistent, evidence-informed wound care practices.
This is a great opportunity for a nurse who enjoys clinical autonomy, detailed assessment, problem-solving, and seeing the direct impact of their care on resident outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete weekly wound and skin assessments, including measurements, documentation, and treatment follow-up.
- Coordinate wound care treatments and treatment changes with providers and the interdisciplinary team.
- Review new admission skin assessments and ensure appropriate interventions are initiated.
- Develop and update care plans related to wound treatment, skin integrity, and prevention.
- Maintain wound tracking and reporting, including participation in Quality of Life/Risk meetings.
- Provide education and support to team members on pressure injury prevention and preventative skin care.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Michigan.
- Current CPR or BLS certification.
- Previous experience working in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
- Ability to lift and move up to 35 pounds without assistance.
Preferred
- Knowledge of and experience with Skilled Nursing Facility clinical operations or another appropriate healthcare setting.
- Previous wound care experience.
- Wound Care certification preferred.
Benefits
- Generous 6 weeks of Flexible time off per year—plus paid holidays on top of that.
- Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members – Enjoy Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
- Retirement Savings Plan – Secure your future with employer contributions.
- Daily Pay –Instantly transfer your daily earnings.
- Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
- Career Growth & Development – Advance your career with tuition assistance and school scholarships up to $3,000 per semester.
- Wellness Program & Reimbursement – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed 120 a year!
- Mileage Reimbursement – Offered for work-related travel.
Benefits
- Generous 6 weeks of Flexible time off per year—plus paid holidays on top of that. Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members – Enjoy Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire. Retirement Savings Plan – Secure your future with employer contributions. Daily Pay –Instantly transfer your daily earnings. Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team! Career Growth & Development – Advance your career with tuition assistance and school scholarships up to $3,000 per semester. Wellness Program & Reimbursement – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed 120 a year! Mileage Reimbursement – Offered for work-related travel. #
About this role
Walker Meadow Retirement Community is seeking a wound care specialist to lead skin integrity and wound management across their Chelsea facility. You'll conduct weekly assessments, coordinate treatment plans with providers and the care team, manage new admission skin reviews, and maintain comprehensive wound documentation. Beyond direct clinical work, you'll serve as an educator for staff on pressure injury prevention and evidence-based practices, making this role ideal for a nurse who values both autonomy and collaborative problem-solving.
The position requires a current Michigan RN or LPN license, BLS/CPR certification, and prior experience in skilled nursing or long-term care. Wound care certification and previous wound management experience are preferred. You'll work full-time Monday through Friday with a seven-person on-call rotation and no holiday coverage required. The role offers six weeks of flexible time off annually plus paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage after 30 days, a retirement savings plan with employer contributions, tuition assistance up to $3,000 per semester, and daily pay options.
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