Registered Nurse (RN), Wound Care - Rehab Admissions Unit

Wilson Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Commitment Bonus: $20,000

Schedule: 5x8
Job Location Type: In-person

Your experience matters

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and meaningful impact across our hospitals and communities. As part of our team at Wilson Medical Center, you will support clinical operations that directly influence patient outcomes, staff development, and the overall quality of care delivered within our Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation environment. Your expertise helps advance our mission of making communities healthier®.

More about our team

Our Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Unit includes 90 beds-20 dedicated to short-term rehabilitation and 70 to long-term care. Our interdisciplinary team includes Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Medication Aides, and therapy partners who work collaboratively to provide high-quality, person-centered care.

As a Wound Care RN, you will serve as the clinical expert for residents with wounds, collaborating closely with the Director of Nursing, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate wound care treatment plans while supporting education, quality improvement, and best practices across the unit.

How you'll contribute

A Wound Care RN who excels in this role:

• Performs initial and ongoing wound assessments, including staging, measurements, and documentation
• Identifies changes in healing progress and communicates findings to physicians and nursing leadership
• Implements prescribed wound treatments and evaluates resident response
• Participates in weekly Quality Improvement sessions and interdisciplinary care planning
• Collaborates with nursing staff to identify resident needs and develop individualized care plans
• Provides education to residents, families, and direct care staff regarding wound care and prevention
• Coordinates with outpatient wound care facilities and ensures continuity of care
• Maintains accurate, timely, and confidential documentation
• Ensures proper infection control practices and equipment maintenance
• Supports harmonious team relationships and promotes a positive care environment
• Maintains clinical competency through ongoing education and training

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to competitive compensation, this position offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - plus tailored options for part-time and PRN employees
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off
• Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance, certification support, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care, mental health services, and discount programs
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning, leadership development, and advancement opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement: Available for full-time and part-time employees

What we're looking for

A clinically strong, detail‑oriented Registered Nurse with a passion for wound care, resident advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of North Carolina
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of medical/surgical experience required
• Long-term care and wound care experience preferred
• Wound Care certification (Preferred)

• CPR certification

   

   

EEOC Statement

"Wilson Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wilson Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.