RN Wound Care

Southcoast Health System, Inc.•Fall River, MA

1d•$42 - $78•Onsite

About The Position

Join Southcoast Health, a not-for-profit, charitable health system with multiple hospitals, clinics, and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row. This role is for a talented RN for Wound Care at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing is required.
A minimum of one year related work experience required.
Must demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as related database programs.
Current RN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse Certification (WOCN) is also preferred.
Certifications in Medical Surgical, Home Health and Wound Care preferred.

Responsibilities

Under direction of the Manager, Wound Care Center or designee, perform a variety of duties involving case management of assigned patients including but not limited to wound care and other clinical activities associated with providing safe patient care.
Responsible for periodic evaluation of assigned patient plan of care and in collaboration with Physician establish an alternate plan is needed.
Participate in patient and wound care data conferences and continuing education as determined by Program Director and Manager.