Wound Care Nurse Certified

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

1d•$93,726 - $146,083

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of Clinical Practice and Professional Development, the Wound Care Nurse Certified serves as a consultant for wound and fistula management, ostomy and continence care, and education. The nurse is a resource for ordering and properly using specialty pressure redistribution products. The role operates within the State Nurse Practice Act and follows hospital policies, procedures, and nursing standards. The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse provides educational resources to prepare and maintain unit-based direct care staff competencies for safe, quality patient care. The nurse contributes to nursing knowledge and improved standards of care, and collaborates with other health care professionals to coordinate seamless, cost-effective, outcome-oriented, patient-focused care.

Requirements

Minimum of 5–10 years of current clinical experience.
Sound knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and standards of practice as determined by state and federal regulations.
Minimum of 2–5 years of educational experience in an acute care or academic organization, or demonstrated expertise in a clinically equivalent role.
Proficiency in written and verbal communication.
Demonstrated experience in clinical teaching.
Knowledge of current evidence-based clinical research findings and resources.
Knowledge of process improvement strategies.
Ability and organizational skills to coordinate and manage projects or departmental initiatives.
Experience collecting and interpreting quality performance measures.
Ability to function and multitask in a dynamic environment.
Leadership and management competence.
Demonstrated clinical competence.
Positive interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
Current RN licensure in Massachusetts.
CPR certification.
Ability to communicate effectively with all age levels served within the scope of the position and assigned areas.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to health and safety, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
Wound Care Nurse Certified.

Responsibilities

Consult on wound and fistula management, ostomy and continence care, and related education.
Provide guidance on ordering and proper utilization of specialty pressure redistribution products.
Provide educational resources to prepare and maintain unit-based direct care staff competencies.
Contribute to the development of nursing knowledge and improvement of nursing care standards.
Collaborate with health care professionals to coordinate patient-focused care that is seamless, cost-effective, and outcome-oriented.
Work within the State Nurse Practice Act and comply with hospital policies, procedures, and nursing standards.