Certified Wound Care Specialist RN - Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Winchester is seeking a clinical nurse specialist in wound, ostomy and continence care to provide expert consultation, education and support to patients, families, and staff. You will work across the continuum and collaborate with the care team to improve outcomes.

MA RN license and CWON certification are required; CWOCN is preferred. The role emphasizes adherence to hospital policies and scope of practice for registered nurses in Massachusetts, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Massachusetts Registered Nurse License.
• CWON certification required; CWOCN preferred.
• At least two years recent professional nursing experience with wound care.
• Active membership in professional organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation, education and clinical support for wound, ostomy and continence care across the continuum.
• Collaborate with the health care team, patient and family to achieve outcomes.
• Practice per Winchester Hospital policies and MA RN scope of practice.

Skills

Wound care

Clinical support

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Massachusetts Registered Nurse License

CWON certification

CWOCN certification

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Serves as a clinical expert who uses current knowledge and research to provide consultation, education, and clinical support for patients, caregivers and staff across the continuum in the area of wound, ostomy and continence care. Collaboratively works with all members of the health care team, the patient and the patient’s family/significant other to achieve expected outcomes. Practice is in accordance with Winchester Hospital’s policies and procedures and the scope of practice for Registered Nurses in Massachusetts.

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Nursing required.

Massachusetts Registered Nurse License.

Certified Wound and Ostomy Nurse (CWON) certification required. Wound, Ostomy and Continence certification (CWOCN) preferred.

At least two years recent professional nursing experience with wound care.

Active membership in professional organization preferred.

Job Description:

Pay Range:

$37.08 - $92.84

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled