
Temporary Wound Care Nurse
Temporary Wound Care Nurse – RN or LPN
Potential to Transition to Full-Time!
Forest Hill Health & Rehab | Richmond, VA
Interim Position | Day Shift | Potential to Go Full-Time
Bring Your Wound Care Experience to Forest Hill!
Forest Hill Health & Rehab is seeking an experienced and compassionate RN or LPN Wound Care Nurse to join our clinical team on an temporary basis, with the potential to transition into a Full-Time position.
We're looking for a nurse who brings strong wound care experience, excellent assessment and documentation skills, and a passion for improving resident outcomes.
If you're an experienced RN or LPN who enjoys being a clinical resource, educating your team, and making a measurable difference in resident care, we'd love to connect with you!
What You'll Do
As our Interim Wound Care Nurse, you'll work closely with nursing leadership, providers, and the interdisciplinary team to oversee wound prevention and treatment throughout the facility.
Responsibilities include:
Assess, monitor, document, and treat acute and chronic wounds
Provide care for pressure injuries, surgical wounds, skin conditions, and other wound-related needs
Complete comprehensive skin and wound assessments
Monitor wound progression and treatment effectiveness
Ensure wound treatments and physician orders are completed accurately and timely
Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans
Maintain thorough and accurate wound documentation
Educate nursing staff, residents, and families on wound care and prevention
Support pressure injury prevention initiatives throughout the facility
Identify changes in condition and communicate concerns appropriately
Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
Maintain compliance with state, federal, and facility requirements
Serve as a knowledgeable clinical resource for nurses and CNAs
What We're Looking For
Current and active Virginia RN or LPN license
Previous wound care experience required
Skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or post-acute care experience strongly preferred
Wound care certification such as WCC or CWCN preferred, but not required
Strong wound and skin assessment skills
Knowledge of pressure injury prevention and wound treatment best practices
Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking abilities
Excellent documentation and organizational skills
Effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration
Ability to educate and support nursing team members
Compassionate and resident-centered approach to care
Temporary Opportunity with Full-Time Potential
This position will initially be offered as an Temporary Wound Care Nurse role with the potential to transition into a Full-Time position based on facility needs, performance, and mutual fit.
This is a great opportunity to join the Forest Hill team, make an immediate clinical impact, and potentially grow into a long-term position.
What We Offer
Competitive Compensation
Day Shift Schedule
Potential to Transition to Full-Time
Generous Paid Time Off*
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance*
401(k) Retirement Plan*
Daily Pay Options*
Disability & Supplemental Insurance Options*
Employee Wellness Resources
Career & Educational Development Opportunities
Comprehensive Orientation & Training
Supportive and Collaborative Leadership Team
*Benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and transition to a Full-Time position.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're an experienced RN or LPN with wound care experience and you're ready for an opportunity where your clinical expertise can make a difference, we want to hear from you!
Apply today to join Forest Hill Health & Rehab as our Temporary Wound Care Nurse!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Forest Hill Health & Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.
We proudly support and encourage veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, and military spouses to apply.
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