Wound Care Nurse: Lead Healing & Education

Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation; West Stafford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

10% defined contribution retirement

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Meaningful resident impact

Job summary

Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation, affiliated with National Health Care Associates, seeks a Wound Care Nurse to assess, treat, and monitor wounds in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to improve healing and quality of life for residents.

Join a Great Place to Work affiliate offering competitive compensation, comprehensive training, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Valid state RN nursing license.
• Wound Care Certified preferred.
• 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 with the ability to work with both
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

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 & 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 regulartory compliance and reimbursement

Skills

RN license

Wound care

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

RN degree

CWCN certification

Epidemiology/Biology focus

Job description

Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation, affiliated with National Health Care Associates, seeks a Wound Care Nurse to assess, treat, and monitor wounds in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to improve healing and quality of life for residents.

Join a Great Place to Work affiliate offering competitive compensation, comprehensive training, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, collaborative environment.