Wound Care Registered Nurse

RN Wound Care Coordinator at Manchester Memorial Hospital, part of Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN), provides expert assessment and treatment of complex wounds, leads pressure injury prevention efforts, and educates staff, patients, and families. This role collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based care plans, track outcomes, and support quality initiatives. At ECHN, you’ll work in a compassionate, community-focused environment with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact on patient health. Provide expert assessment and management of acute and chronic wounds for inpatient and outpatient populations. Develop and implement individualized wound care plans, documenting progress in the EMR. Lead pressure injury prevention initiatives and staff education on wound care best practices. Collaborate with physicians, nursing, rehab, and case management to optimize patient outcomes. Monitor quality indicators, participate in performance improvement, and support policy development. Educate patients and families on wound care techniques, prevention, and follow-up needs. Wound assessment and staging Wound debridement techniques (per scope) Negative pressure wound therapy Infection prevention and control Care plan development and documentation Patient and family education Interdisciplinary care coordination EMR documentation (e.g., Epic/Cerner) Pressure injury prevention programs Quality improvement and outcomes tracking Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current RN license in state of practice WOCN or Wound Care Certification (preferred) BLS certification ACLS certification (preferred)