Wound Care Nurse (RN)

5d5 days ago

National Health Care Associates

Wethersfield, US · Full-time

About this role

As a Wound Care Nurse at a Certified Great Place to Work, you will assess, treat, and monitor wound conditions while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. Your interventions will improve healing outcomes and enhance comfort for aging residents and their families. The role positions you as practitioner, resource, consultant, educator, and facilitator for complex wound care needs.

Daily work includes conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized care plans, and delivering direct interventions such as dressing changes, debridement, and wound irrigation. You will monitor healing progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and maintain accurate documentation for regulatory compliance and reimbursement.

You will join a family-run organization since 1984 that values Kindness, Service, Compassion, and Excellence. Collaboration with physicians, wound care specialists, and other professionals supports coordinated care across the facility while educating residents, families, and staff on protocols and prevention strategies.

National Health Care Associates offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment. Your expertise is valued as you make a meaningful difference in residents' quality of life through specialized wound care and prevention programs.

Requirements

Valid state RN nursing license
Degree in nursing, epidemiology, biology, microbiology preferred
2+ years in wound care management, preferably in a Long-Term Care setting
Familiar with research-backed wound care and cleansing products
Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) Certification preferred
Strong clinical assessment, organizational, and critical thinking skills
Compassion and empathy in caring for residents with complex wound care needs
Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and expertise of wound care and prevention program for residents and staff
Conduct comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients exhibiting skin complications
Provide direct wound care interventions, including dressing changes, debridement, and wound irrigation
Review, update and direct the implementation of wound care and prevention policies and procedures
Monitor wound healing progress and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment modalities
Educate residents, families, and staff on wound care protocols and prevention strategies
Collaborate with physicians, wound care specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care
Maintain accurate documentation of wound assessments, interventions, and outcomes for regulatory compliance and reimbursement