Registered Nurse Wound Care

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Wound Care Nurse to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess specialized knowledge and skills in wound care management, ensuring optimal healing and patient comfort. This role involves collaborating with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with complex wound issues. The Wound Care Nurse will play a critical role in enhancing patient outcomes through expert assessment, treatment, and education.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
-Collaborates with physicians and other health care providers to coordinate the care for patients from referral/consultation to discharge /follow up. Assists with pre-authorization process.
-Serves as contact and facilitator to receive consults and patient information. Coordinates and ensures all patient scheduling including but not limited to consultation, diagnostic and treatment procedures.
-Gathers information for history and physical. Performs and documents evaluations and assessments of patient. Assists in ordering labs, x-rays, and diagnostic procedures.
-Works in collaboration with surgeons and physicians in educating the patients and their families in medical care. Assists in development of patient/family educational materials. Participates in patient rounds and case conferences.
-Updates clinical knowledge and skills through consultation, formal and informal education, and review of literature for self and clinical team. Provides leadership for process improvement related to the care of these patients.
-Liaison and clinical expert to Department of Quality & Safety for skin and wound related serious reportable events. Leads NDNQI quarterly pressure injury prevalence survey efforts for the hospital.
-Maintains annual mandatory education requirements.
-Demonstrates a commitment to patients, colleagues and Mount Auburn Hospital. Individual nursing practice reflects the goals of the Hospital.
-Demonstrates professional responsibility. Participates in educational opportunities for professional growth, personal well-being and as required for license renewal.

Minimum Qualifications:
License Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
Certification in wound ostomy and continence nursing required.
1-3 years related work experience preferred
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications, which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

We are looking for a Wound Care Nurse who is not only skilled but also passionate about providing high-quality patient care. If you meet these qualifications and are eager to make a difference in the lives of your patients, we encourage you to apply.

Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract

Pay: $3,000.00 - $3,200.00 per week

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Wound Care
Physical Setting:
* Hospital
Supplemental Pay:
* Overtime pay
* Signing bonus

Work Location: In person