Home Health Wound Registered Nurse

Health Care Connectors • Greenwich, CT

1d • $100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Home Health Wound Nurse (RN) provides specialized wound care to patients in their homes. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating wound care treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team. The nurse promotes healing, helps prevent complications, and educates patients and caregivers on wound care management. The position is part of an interdisciplinary home healthcare team focused on personalized care, patient independence, and well-being.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in home health or wound care.
• Strong clinical knowledge of wound assessment and treatment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing chronic wounds, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, and wound vacs.
• Experience working in a home healthcare setting.
• Strong documentation and EHR experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive wound assessments, including evaluation of wound type, stage, and severity.
• Develop and implement individualized wound care plans based on physician orders and clinical assessments.
• Perform wound care treatments, including dressing changes, topical treatments, and other prescribed interventions.
• Monitor wound healing progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers on wound care techniques, infection prevention, and proper home care practices.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Document wound care assessments, treatments, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Monitor for signs of infection and respond appropriately according to physician orders.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care discussions and provide updates on patient progress.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of paid vacation.
• 401(k) retirement plan available after one year of employment.
• Supplemental insurance options, including short-term disability, accident, critical illness, life, legal, travel, and pet insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed