LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)/Wound Nurse
New Haven, Connecticut
Posted Sep 10
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- CT nursing median $49/hr
CT nursing postings that state pay run $33/hr to $59/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $56/hr, across 175 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Monday- Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Responsibilities
- Monitor and record patient vital signs, symptoms, and medical history.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Assess wounds, do treatments and documentation.
- Educate patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and self-care techniques.
- Document patient care activities accurately and in a timely manner using electronic health records.
- Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a safe and clean environment.
Qualifications
- Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Connecticut
- Prior work experience in wound care a plus
- Great communication and people skills
- Experience working with geriatric patients
- Ability to lift and move patients safely using proper body mechanics
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience to be considered for this position.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Sourced from a public job board.
Requirements
- Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Connecticut
- Prior work experience in wound care a plus
Place
- City
- New Haven, Connecticut
- Median rent
- $1,488/mo
- Local household income
- $56,851/yr
- Metro price level
- 5% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
New Haven area index 104.6, where 100 is the national average.
New Haven blends Ivy League energy with coastal Connecticut charm. Home to Yale University, the city pairs collegiate culture with a renowned apizza scene and lively downtown green. East Rock's ridge trails offer skyline views, while Long Island Sound sits minutes south. A compact, culturally rich hub for nurses seeking community and opportunity.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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Worth asking
We can’t answer these from the listing we have. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?