At Limitlessli we specialize in recruiting, hiring, and managing high-caliber remote staff for dynamic and growing healthcare facilities. Leveraging our extensive global network, we connect clients with highly qualified professionals, offering tailored services to meet our clients' unique business needs.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly skilled and clinically strong Regional Wound Care Nurse (RN) to support operations across Illinois. This role serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in wound care, providing hands-on clinical support, education, and program development across multiple sites. The ideal candidate combines deep clinical expertise with exceptional teaching and communication skills to elevate wound care practices and outcomes across the region. This opportunity allows you to build your own schedule full or part time. This is a 1099 Consultant role with heavy travel involved.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Expertise & Oversight
- 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
Education & Training
- 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
Program Development & Quality Improvement
- 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
Collaboration & Communication
- 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
- Travel regularly across Illinois to support multiple sites
- Flexibility to adjust schedule based on facility needs and priorities
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Wound Care Certification preferred (e.g., WCC, CWCN, CWON)
- 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
Core Competencies
- Wound Care Subject Matter Expertise (SME)
- Clinical Teaching & Staff Development
- Communication & Influence
- Quality Improvement & Outcomes Management
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Adaptability in a Multi-Site Environment
Why Join Us
- Competitive compensation, travel reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead wound care education and training initiatives across a growing regional network.
- High-impact role with visibility to senior leadership and the ability to influence clinical standards and best practices.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance staff competency, regulatory compliance, and quality outcomes.
- Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and career advancement.
Physical & Work Requirements
- 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 role is ideal for a clinically strong, highly communicative wound care professional who thrives in a dynamic, multi-site environment and is passionate about education and improving patient outcomes.