Inpatient Wound Care Nurse
About The Position
At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center , an Inpatient Wound Care Registered Nurse plays a crucial role in assessing, treating, and managing patients with complex wounds. This includes pressure injuries, surgical wounds, diabetic ulcers, and other skin integrity issues. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote optimal healing and prevent complications, while advancing expertise in wound care through professional development and certification. What You Will Do: Assess and evaluate patient wounds to develop and implement individualized care plans. Perform wound care procedures, including cleaning, dressing, and debridement. Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary. Provide expert wound care as a WOCN-certified RN or as an RN actively enrolled in WOCN coursework, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards of care.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program; BSN strongly preferred and required for WOCN certification.
- Valid RN license in the state of Connecticut.
- Minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg experience in an acute care setting.
- Strong preference towards current or prior wound care experience in an inpatient setting.
- Ability and commitment to obtain WOCN certification (Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse) within 24 months of hire.
- Candidates must be enrolled in WOCN coursework or be able to certify within 24 months of hire.
- Resumes must clearly reflect the WOCN certification or ability to certify.
- This nurse must also be able to function independently in the Inpatient setting and medical-surgical service lines.
Nice To Haves
- Current wound care certification, such as WOCN, or enrollment in a WOCN-accredited program.
- BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) — certification support available post-hire.
- Familiarity with evidence-based wound care protocols and pressure injury prevention strategies.
Responsibilities
- Assess and evaluate patient wounds to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Perform wound care procedures, including cleaning, dressing, and debridement.
- Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Provide expert wound care as a WOCN-certified RN or as an RN actively enrolled in WOCN coursework, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards of care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
