Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Wound Care Center

Hartford Hospital•Hartford, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams, focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the registered nurse utilizes evidence-based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff. The registered nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family. Partners with the inter-professional Team to provide the plan of care for patients in the HH Outpatient Wound Center. Patient population includes those with acute and chronic wounds including pressure, lower extremity, lymphedema, surgical, traumatic and others. Performs wound assessment and treatment interventions, coordinates care needs across the continuum. Uses leadership behaviors, critical thinking and evidence to guide practice.

Requirements

Current CT RN License
Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Nice To Haves

Experience with medical-surgical, home health or wound care preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizes evidence-based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff.
Uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family.
Partners with the inter-professional Team to provide the plan of care for patients in the HH Outpatient Wound Center.
Performs wound assessment and treatment interventions.
Coordinates care needs across the continuum.
Uses leadership behaviors, critical thinking and evidence to guide practice.