Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care (Per Diem)

Trinity Health • Saint Mary's Hospital Waterbury, CT

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care specializes in assessing, treating, and educating patients with complex wounds, including pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, burns, and skin tears. The nurse develops personalized care plans, cleans wounds, applies appropriate dressings, monitors healing progress, and educates patients on wound care management to promote optimal healing and prevent complications. The role collaborates closely with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.

The position is per diem on a day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It involves working in a fast-paced environment with a highly motivated interdisciplinary team, consistently providing safe, patient-centered care, and handling or supporting various organizational responsibilities.

Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit community teaching hospital serving Waterbury, Connecticut, and surrounding communities since 1909. The organization emphasizes dignity, inclusion, and compassionate, person-centered care, and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current registered nurse (RN) licensure in Connecticut.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
• Experience in acute care, medical-surgical nursing, or wound care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and educate patients with complex wounds, including pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, burns, and skin tears.
• Develop personalized wound care plans.
• Clean wounds and apply appropriate dressings.
• Monitor wound healing progress.
• Educate patients on wound care management to promote healing and prevent complications.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Consistently provide safe, patient-centered care.
• Handle or support various organizational responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed