Wound Care Nurse Certified

Sturdy Memorial Hospital • Attleboro, MA

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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 and continence care, and education. The role provides guidance on ordering and appropriate use of specialty pressure redistribution products and works within the State Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies and procedures. The nurse provides educational resources to prepare and maintain unit-based direct care staff competencies for safe, quality patient care, contributes to nursing knowledge and standards of care, and collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate seamless, cost-effective, outcome-oriented patient-focused care.

The position is scheduled for 24 hours per week. The stated salary range is $93,725.54–$146,082.56; the posting notes that annual salary ranges are based on full-time employment and that actual compensation depends on factors including work history, experience, skills, and education. Sturdy Health benefits may include healthcare, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5–10 years of current clinical experience.
• Sound knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and standards of practice under state and federal regulations.
• A 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 evidence-based clinical research, current 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.
• Clinical competence, positive interpersonal communication skills, and good 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 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 education.
• Provide resources and guidance for ordering and properly utilizing specialty pressure redistribution products.
• Follow the State Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies, procedures, and nursing standards.
• Provide educational resources to prepare and maintain unit-based direct care staff competencies for safe, quality patient care.
• Contribute to the nursing body of knowledge and improve standards of nursing care.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient-focused care that is seamless, cost-effective, and outcome-oriented.

Benefits

• Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits may be included in the Sturdy Health benefits package.
• Retirement benefits may be included in the Sturdy Health benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level