Wound Care Nurse - RN

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A Great Place to Work

Hebrew is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates and one of the finest centers in the state of CT. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 1 Abrahms Boulevard, West Hartford, Connecticut, 06117

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What You'll Do:

As the Wound Care Nurse, you'll be responsible for assessing, treating, and monitoring wound conditions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Your care planning and interventions will improve wound healing and enhance the comfort and quality of life our residents. You will be practitioner, resource, consultant, educator, and facilitator to raise the overall quality of care to individuals with complex wound care needs.

Key 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

If you are a vigilant, detail-oriented, healthcare professional whose personal mission is safeguarding the world from barriers to wound healing, we encourage you to join our team as a Wound Care Nurse! Make a real difference in people's lives in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.

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What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Hebrew team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

USD $48.00 - USD $52.00 /Hr.

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What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Wound Care Nurse include:

• 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 with the ability to work with both
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

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We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence.  Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report.  When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.