Registered Nurse- Wound Care- Per Diem
SolutionHealth•Manchester, NH
About The Position
The Registered Nurse delivers care to patients and families with needs ranging from basic to complex, using the nursing process. The nurse creates a therapeutic and caring environment and practices consistently with the Elliot Hospital Interprofessional Practice model, the ANA’s Social Policy Statement, Scope and Standards of Practice, the Nursing Code of Ethics, and relevant specialty standards. The Wound Center follows core wound-care principles: obtaining a complete and detailed history, thoroughly evaluating wound causes, and selecting the appropriate treatment modality. These practices have helped lower average healing time and cost to below the national average.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- New Hampshire Registered Nurse license or a Compact State Registered Nurse license.
- Ability to obtain BCLS qualification during the orientation period and maintain it during employment.
- Nurses hired after May 2015 must have a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a higher nursing degree, or commit to achieving the degree within a specified time.
- Pursue professional certification upon eligibility or within three years of entering specialty practice.
Responsibilities
- Promote and embrace change to support optimal patient outcomes and an effective professional practice environment.
- Involve patients and families in goal setting and care planning, communicate the plan for their input, and share it with colleagues to support seamless care across shifts and settings.
- Take accountability for continued professional growth and development.
- Contribute to smooth unit operations and take accountability for one's role.
- Recognize and manage rapidly changing situations.
- Use current evidence and relevant national and specialty standards to guide practice and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide competent clinical care using clinical decision-making and critical-thinking skills.
