Wound Care Nurse

Start a new career as a Wound Care Nurse at The Lutheran Home Skilled Nursing Community!

Make a difference in the lives of others every day.
At The Lutheran Home, part of the Lutheran Life Communities family, you will thrive in a faith-based, mission-driven organization where team members are supported and called to serve. Our culture promotes growth, recognizes excellence, and reinvests in the people who provide exceptional care to our residents.

Why Join Us?

• Mission-Driven Culture: Connect with residents, team members, and the community in meaningful ways
• Competitive Pay: $99,000–$110,000/year + credit for experience
• Schedule: Full-time day shift, Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:00pm, with flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends
• Recognition Program: Earn recognition for exceptional service through our unique Culture Program
• Structured Training: Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing development through our 365 Program
• Quick Hiring: Apply today and receive a response within 48 hours

What You’ll Do:

• Provide specialized wound and skin care to residents in accordance with physician orders and best practices
• Assess resident treatment needs and implement appropriate wound care interventions
• Monitor healing progress and adjust care plans as needed
• Educate and supervise nursing staff and CNAs to ensure high standards of care
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations, as well as organizational policies
• Support the MDS office with clinical documentation and care coordination as assigned

What You’ll Need:

• Current Illinois RN license required
• Wound care certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of wound care experience, preferably in long-term care
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal clinical instructions and procedures
• Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care

Benefits Available to You:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Daily Pay option
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement program
• WellBeing mental health support
• 24/7 Chaplain counseling
• Structured career development through the 365 Program

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.