Wound Care Nurse

We are hiring a Wound Care Nurse to join our dynamic care team at Montowse Health & Rehabilitation Center in North Haven!

Registered Nurse license required. Includes on-call duties.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As the Wound Care Nurse, you plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct the wound care program.

Experience & Education:

• Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing, college, or university.
• CPR certified.
• Training or current experience in wound care.
• Certification in infection control and/or wound care preferred.
• Two years of infection control/wound care experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious disease, and aseptic techniques.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience in long-term care.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains, executes, and oversees the comprehensive wound care and prevention program.
• Communicates and informs the infection control and prevention committee of any wound care-related issues.
• Maintains accurate and comprehensive documentation related to the wound care and prevention program as well as the skin integrity program.
• Evaluates the status of wound care-related practices in the facility via monthly surveillance rounds.
• Reviews monthly lab reports, assures up-to-date lab policy/procedure manuals are available. Review the annual antibiogram.
• Protects residents’ individual health information.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Knowledgable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care and infection control.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc. necessary for preventing and controlling infections.

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Montowese is managed by Athena Health Care Systems. Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since its establishment in 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as one of the premier and highly regarded providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. Through our commitment to improving both the lives of our residents and the quality of our environments, we have transformed our managed facilities into thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life, and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.

Become a vital part of our team committed to delivering exceptional care to the residents we serve.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday and Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• 401(k) with Employer Match for All Team Members
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families)

We are an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.