RN Wound Care Nurse
Company: Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation
Location: Hamden
Posted on: February 3, 2026
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Job Description:
-: A US News & World Report Best! Ludlowe is a proud affiliate
of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to
Work and US News & World Report Best for Short-Term Rehab and
Long-Term Care , 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! -: RN Wound Care Nurse
Full-Time $5k Sign-On Bonus 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. -: What We Offer As an affiliate of National Health
Care, our Ludlowe 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 -: 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 -: 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.
Keywords: Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation, Chicopee , RN Wound Care Nurse, Healthcare , Hamden, Massachusetts
