Wound Nurse RN

About Maplewood Nursing & Rehabilitation

Nestled in the historic Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Maplewood Nursing & Rehabilitation provides short-term post-acute rehabilitation as well as long-term skilled nursing care. We proudly serve residents and patients referred from local hospitals such as Albert Einstein Medical Center and Temple University Hospital.

Our Culture

At Maplewood, we are committed to fostering a workplace where compassion, teamwork, and excellence guide everything we do. Our leadership team supports professional growth and encourages innovation in resident care. We believe that every staff member, from the front desk to clinical leadership, plays a key role in creating a welcoming, safe, and home-like environment for residents. Collaboration and open communication are central to our culture, ensuring that both residents and staff feel valued and respected.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• 401 (K) Retirement Plan

• Supportive and friendly team environment

About the Role

The Wound Nurse plays a critical role in providing specialized wound care and promoting optimal healing outcomes for residents. As a clinical expert and member of the interdisciplinary team, the Wound Nurse is responsible for assessing, treating, and monitoring wounds while ensuring compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements. This position requires strong assessment skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to high-quality, resident-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive wound assessments and develops individualized wound care treatment plans.

• Provides direct wound care treatments in accordance with physician orders and evidence-based best practices.

• Monitors wound healing progress and promptly reports changes in condition to the interdisciplinary team and physicians.

• Ensures accurate and timely documentation of wound assessments, treatments, and outcomes.

• Collaborates with nursing staff, physicians, therapists, and dietitians to support holistic wound management.

• Educates nursing staff, residents, and families on wound prevention, treatment protocols, and skin integrity best practices.

• Participates in skin rounds, quality assurance initiatives, and infection prevention efforts.

• Assists with MDS documentation related to skin integrity and wound care as applicable.

• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures.

• Supports pressure injury prevention programs, including risk assessments and staff education.

• Performs additional duties as required to support resident care and facility goals.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing in the state of Pennsylvania.

• Minimum of 1–2 years of nursing experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting preferred.

• Wound care certification (WCC, WOCN, or equivalent) preferred but not required.

• Strong knowledge of wound care products, treatments, and best practices.

• Excellent assessment, documentation, and communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Maplewood Nursing & Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How to Apply

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