Wound Care Nurse

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Tewksbury, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health at Tewksbury Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse III specializing in wound care and performance improvement. This role is crucial in enhancing patient outcomes through hospital-wide initiatives focused on wound care excellence and fall prevention. The nurse will work with a diverse adult patient population with complex and chronic medical needs, utilizing clinical expertise and data-driven decision-making to influence care standards, improve safety, and elevate quality. Responsibilities include collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, educating nursing staff, and shaping programs that impact patient safety and care quality. The position offers opportunities to lead committees, analyze quality indicators, and contribute to system-wide improvements in a public health setting. Ideal candidates are clinically strong, analytically minded, and driven to create meaningful change in a mission-driven hospital environment that values continuous improvement and compassionate care. This is a 40-hour per week position with a 1st shift schedule (6:45 AM to 3:15 PM), with Saturdays and Sundays off. Mandatory overtime is required.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and clinical procedures, including infection control and patient safety standards.
Demonstrated ability to assess clinical data, make sound recommendations, and support patient care planning.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with interdisciplinary teams.
Knowledge of healthcare regulations, policies, and standards, including patient confidentiality requirements (e.g., HIPAA).
Ability to educate, guide, and support staff in clinical best practices and performance improvement initiatives.
Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Recent graduates from an approved school of nursing must have applied for the first available registered nurse examination.
One year of full-time or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility.
Six months of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Wound Care (e.g., CWCN) or willingness to obtain and maintain certification.
Experience in wound care management and/or fall prevention programs.
Experience leading committees, teams, or quality improvement initiatives in a healthcare setting.
Strong background in data collection, analysis, and reporting for clinical quality indicators.
Familiarity with hospital-based performance improvement and patient safety programs.
Experience conducting staff training and developing clinical education materials.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate new clinical products and implement evidence-based practices.
Experience working with diverse adult patient populations, including those with complex or chronic conditions.

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with complex and chronic medical conditions, including those with acute care needs.
Conduct thorough wound assessments and develop evidence-based treatment recommendations in accordance with clinical guidelines.
Lead the implementation and ongoing refinement of wound care and skin integrity protocols aligned with national standards.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop, evaluate, and adjust patient-centered care plans focused on wound management and fall prevention.
Chair the Skin Wound Assessment Team (S.W.A.T.) and oversee routine wound prevalence studies to monitor outcomes.
Direct and manage the facility’s Fall Prevention Program, including leading committee meetings and disseminating performance data.
Analyze clinical data related to wounds and falls, preparing reports to support quality improvement and benchmarking initiatives.
Investigate and evaluate incidents involving patient falls and skin breakdown, identifying trends and recommending corrective actions.
Provide education, training, and guidance to nursing staff on best practices in wound care, fall prevention, and performance improvement.
Evaluate emerging products and clinical practices, conduct trials, and present recommendations to support evidence-based care and regulatory compliance.