Wound Care Nurse, RN

Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL

We are seeking a Wound Care Nurse, RN to manage complex and non-healing wounds in a specialty outpatient wound care setting. This position is a full-time, direct hire opportunity based in Chicago, IL.

This role is best aligned for a certified wound care nurse who wants to practice at the top of the specialty with a dedicated patient panel. You will own the full arc of wound management: assessment, evidence-based treatment planning, advanced interventions including debridement and NPWT, and the patient education that determines whether a wound closes. The ideal candidate reads the underlying vascular, neuropathic, and nutritional picture behind a wound and coordinates the specialists needed to address it.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct systematic wound assessments using standardized tools, documenting dimensions, tissue type, exudate, and pain scores
• Develop evidence-based wound care plans using current clinical guidelines and revise them based on healing response
• Perform and supervise advanced wound interventions including sharp debridement, NPWT, and compression therapy
• Select, apply, and evaluate wound dressings based on wound characteristics and stage of healing
• Assess underlying contributing factors including vascular disease, neuropathy, and nutritional status, and coordinate specialist referrals
• Initiate and manage hyperbaric oxygen therapy referrals and coordinate care for non-healing wounds
• Educate patients and caregivers on wound self-management including dressing changes, offloading, infection signs, and nutrition
• Collaborate with vascular surgeons, podiatrists, and infectious disease physicians on coordinated treatment plans
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation covering assessments, treatment rationale, patient education, and care plan changes
• Monitor wound healing trajectories and escalate stalled or deteriorating wounds for advanced intervention

Qualifications:

• BSN required; MSN, DNP, or graduate coursework in wound care preferred
• Active, unrestricted Illinois RN license required; multistate compact licensure accepted
• CWCN, CWON, or CWS certification required; candidates actively pursuing certification will be considered
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience required
• Minimum of 2 years of dedicated wound care or WOC experience in an outpatient, acute, or home health setting required
• Proficiency with NPWT, sharp debridement, compression therapy, and advanced or biological dressings required; facility training provided
• Experience with wound care EMR platforms and documentation that meets billing compliance and regulatory requirements
• Strong patient education, clinical judgment, and interdisciplinary communication skills

Schedule:

• Full-time position, Monday through Friday
• On-site in Chicago, IL
• Day shift, standard clinic hours

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is approximately $85,000 – $102,000 annually ($40.87 – $49.04 per hour), based on experience and qualifications.

Interview Process:

Selected candidates will participate in a multi-step interview process, including an initial screening with TalentLNX followed by interviews with department leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer: TalentLNX is committed to equal employment opportunity and a diverse, inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.