Wound Care Nurse

$40 - $47 / hour

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Skilled Nursing? We are currently searching for a Wound Care Nurse to join our friendly, caring and supportive team!

Bella Terra LaGrange is rapidly growing and our team is looking to invest in Wound Care Nurse by providing opportunities to further your career and with the tools and encouragement you need to succeed. We offer great benefits including:

Competitive wages.
Shift differentials.
Tuition reimbursement.
Internal growth opportunities.
Comprehensive benefits package.
401K with employer match.
Employee concierge program.
And more!

As a Wound Care Nurse you are instrumental in improving the lives of our residents. Your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect at Bella Terra LaGrange by providing support to the Treatment Doctor and wound care team, assisting the patients with the delivery of wound care services under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing, with lifting, turning and repositioning of residents during the delivery of wound care, observing changes in condition, ensuring a safe environment and maintaining education. Our residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they are comfortable and safe.

To be eligible for consideration applicants should have:

As a minimum, a License, an unencumbered State of Illinois and C.P.R. certification. One (1) year of Wound Care experience is preferable but we are willing to invest in the right candidate!

Bella Terra LaGrange is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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