Registered Nurse, Wound Recovery Center

Care New England; Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Warwick, UK is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care under the direction of the Program Nurse Manager. The ideal candidate will have a current RN license, ideally hold a BSN degree, and possess BLS certification. Two years of experience in an acute care setting is required, and ambulatory care experience is preferred. This position demands a holistic approach to patient care and knowledge of advanced wound care principles. Competitive compensation and supportive work environment offered.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to clinic patients under the direction of the Program Nurse Manager.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate care according to age-specific criteria.
• Work within the State Practice Act and follow all relevant policies and procedures.

Skills

Two years’ prior experience in an acute care setting

Ambulatory care experience

Working knowledge of advanced wound care principles and products

Holistic approach to patient care

Ability to utilize lift equipment

Education

Registered Nurse with current State license

BSN degree in a related field

BLS certified

Advanced wound/ostomy certification eligible

Job description

Per Diem

Primary Function:

The primary function/purpose of this job is to provide direct care to clinic patients under the direction of the Program Nurse Manager. Working autonomously, the RN accepts responsibility and accountability for patients to plan, implement and evaluate the care according to age‑specific criteria. The RN works within the State Practice Act and follows all WRHMC and Kent Hospital policies and procedures.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

A. Education/Certification/License Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with current State license in good standing
• BSN degree in a related field preferred
• BLS certified
• Advanced wound/ostomy certification eligible. Agrees to actively pursue and obtain certification in agreed‑upon time frame.

B. Skills/Knowledge/Ability Required:

• Two years’ prior experience in an acute care setting
• Ambulatory care experience desirable
• Working knowledge of advanced wound care principles and products.
• Able to implement a holistic approach to patient care
• Utilize lift equipment

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement

Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.