Responsibilities
- Serve as the regional clinical expert on wound care, including assessment, staging, treatment planning, and ongoing management
- Perform advanced wound assessments and provide recommendations aligned with evidence-based practices
- Support facilities in managing complex wounds, pressure injuries, surgical wounds, and chronic ulcers
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational wound care standards and protocols
- Deliver in-person and virtual training programs to nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams
- Develop and implement wound care education materials, competencies, and best practice guidelines
- Mentor and coach clinical staff to improve wound care knowledge, documentation, and outcomes
- Lead root cause analysis and quality improvement initiatives related to wound care
- Standardize wound care protocols and documentation practices across the region
- Monitor wound care metrics, trends, and outcomes; provide actionable insights to leadership
- Partner with clinical and operational leaders to improve quality measures and reduce wound prevalence
- Support survey readiness and participate in regulatory audits as needed
- Work closely with DONs, administrators, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
- Communicate clinical findings, risks, and recommendations clearly and effectively
- Act as a liaison between corporate clinical leadership and facility teams
- Travel regularly (up to 70–80%) across Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana to support multiple sites
- Flexibility to adjust schedule based on facility needs and priorities
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing (multi-state or ability to obtain licensure in MI, OH, and IN)
- Minimum 3–5 years of wound care experience, preferably in post-acute care, SNF, or long-term care settings
- Strong working knowledge of wound care products, treatments, and regulatory requirements
- Proven experience in staff education, training, and clinical program development
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a regional schedule effectively
- Proficiency in EMR systems and clinical documentation
Nice to Have
- Wound Care Certification (e.g., WCC, CWCN, CWON)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Travel reimbursement
- Full benefits package
Additional Information
- Ability to travel extensively by car and/or air
- Ability to stand, walk, and perform clinical assessments for extended periods
- Occasional lifting and repositioning of patients as required
- This is a 1099 Consultant role with heavy travel involved
- This opportunity allows you to build your own schedule full or part time
