Wound Care Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Job DescriptionA Great Place to Work

The Pines at Bristol is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates, and we are excited to invite you to be part of our team! As a Certified Great Place to Work, we believe you will find your experience here both fulfilling and rewarding. Your work will have a profound impact on the lives of our aging guests and their families, allowing you to forge lasting bonds and make a genuine difference.

If you’re looking for a place where your expertise is valued and career growth is encouraged, look no further. Join us and become a vital part of our community!

Wound Nurse RN

What You'll Do:

As our Wound Care Nurse, you will play a crucial role in assessing, treating, and monitoring wound conditions in collaboration with our interdisciplinary team. Your care planning and interventions will not only improve wound healing but also enhance the comfort and quality of life for our residents. You will be a practitioner, resource, consultant, educator, and facilitator, dedicated to elevating the overall quality of care for individuals with complex wound care needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and provide expertise in our wound care and prevention program for residents and staff.
• Conduct comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients with skin complications.
• Administer 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.

If you are a vigilant, detail-oriented healthcare professional dedicated to overcoming 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 truly valued.

What We Offer

As part of the National Health Care family, our Bristol team enjoys:

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

What You'll Bring

Qualifications of a Wound Care Nurse include:

• Valid state RN nursing license.
• Degree in nursing, epidemiology, biology, or microbiology preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in wound care management, preferably in a Long-Term Care setting.
• Familiarity 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 chronically ill.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates has been a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of our centers is unique but shares common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion, and Excellence. Today, our centers include over 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care, with several recognized as “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join a National center, you become part of 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, or veteran status.