Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Wound Team

Hartford Hospital•Hartford, CT

About The Position

The Registered Nurse on the Inpatient Wound Team provides nursing consultation and care to a diverse patient population with acute and chronic wound, ostomy, and continence needs. The Wound Care/Ostomy Registered Nurse uses the nursing process to prevent and treat wounds and support ostomy and continence care, functioning as an expert direct-care provider, clinical resource, consultant, and educator for staff and patients. The nurse applies the organization’s Framework for Professional Practice and collaborates to manage transitions across the continuum of care, helping patients achieve or maintain optimal health and outcomes. The position is part of the Inpatient WOCN Team at Hartford Hospital and reports to the Program Manager, Inpatient Wound Team. This is a full-time position with rotating weekend and holiday coverage.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Exceptions to the educational requirement are evaluated individually; a strong candidate who is completing the educational requirement may be considered.
Weekend coverage is required.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a WOCNCB-accredited education program.
Current Wound, Ostomy, and Continence certification.
Recent acute care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care to patients with complex acute and chronic wounds, urinary and fecal diversions, stomas, fistulas, percutaneous tubes, pressure ulcers, lower-extremity wounds, surgical wounds, incontinence- or moisture-associated dermal conditions, and related needs.
Collaborate with and consult the health care team on plans to identify and manage patients with potential or actual changes in skin integrity and needs involving stoma or fistula care.
Educate patients, families, caregivers, and staff on wound and skin care, ostomy care, percutaneous tubes, and management of draining wounds and fistulas.
Evaluate patient response to treatment, wound-healing progress, ostomy self-care skills, and other outcomes; adjust the plan of care as indicated.
Use protocols and evidence-based guidelines to support appropriate and cost-effective use of therapies, products, and equipment for skin and wound conditions and ostomy or fistula management.
Participate in orientation, training, champion programs, quality improvement activities, data analytics, and policy and procedure development.
Document care accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
Work with other members of the Inpatient WOCN Team at Hartford Hospital.