Wound Care Nurse Certified

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

9d•$93,726 - $146,083

About The Position

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

Requirements

Minimum of 5–10 years of current clinical experience.
Minimum of 2–5 years of educational experience in an acute care or academic organization, or demonstrated expertise in a clinically equivalent role.
Sound knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and standards of practice as determined by state and federal regulations.
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 with data collection and interpretation of 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.
Graduate of 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 workplace 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 care, continence care, and 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 nursing knowledge and improve standards of nursing care.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate seamless, cost-effective, outcome-oriented patient-focused care.
Follow the State Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies, procedures, and nursing standards.