Registered Nurse- Wound Care- Per Diem
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 principles of successful wound care: obtaining a complete and detailed history, thoroughly evaluating wound causes, and choosing the correct treatment modality. Following these principles has helped lower average healing time and cost to below the national average. This is a per-diem position with a Monday-through-Friday day-shift schedule.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- 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.
- New Hampshire Registered Nurse license or Compact State Registered Nurse license.
- Ability to obtain BCLS qualification during orientation and maintain it during employment.
- Pursue professional certification upon eligibility or within three years of entering specialty practice.
Responsibilities
- Embrace and promote 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 ensure seamless care across shifts and settings.
- Demonstrate accountability for continued professional growth and development.
- Demonstrate accountability for contributing to smooth unit operations.
- Recognize and manage rapidly changing situations.
- Use current evidence and relevant national and specialty standards to guide practice and performance, and identify areas for improvement.
- Demonstrate competent clinical practice using clinical decision-making and critical-thinking skills.
