Inpatient Wound & Ostomy RN Specialist

Hartford Hospital; Ellington (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Hospital in Hartford, CT is seeking a Wound Care/Ostomy Registered Nurse for the Inpatient Wound Team. You will provide nursing care for acute wounds, ostomy and continence issues, and support transitions across the care continuum.

Reports to the Program Manager, Inpatient Wound Team. Responsibilities include direct patient care, clinical resource, consultant, staff and patient education, with documentation in the EMR. Weekend coverage is required.

Qualifications

• BSN required; WOCNCB certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients with acute and chronic wounds, ostomy and continence care.
• Provides collaboration and consultation to the health care team in developing and implementing plans for skin integrity and ostomy care.
• Provides education to patients, families, caregivers, and staff on wound care and ostomy management.
• Evaluates patient response to treatment and adjusts care plans as needed.
• Uses protocols and evidence-based guidelines for treatment and equipment selection.
• Participates in orientation, training and quality improvement activities.
• Documents care accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Part of the Inpatient WOCN Team at Hartford Hospital.

Skills

Nursing care

WOCN knowledge

Education

BSN

WOCNCB certification preferred

Job description

Hartford Hospital in Hartford, CT is seeking a Wound Care/Ostomy Registered Nurse for the Inpatient Wound Team. You will provide nursing care for acute wounds, ostomy and continence issues, and support transitions across the care continuum.

Reports to the Program Manager, Inpatient Wound Team. Responsibilities include direct patient care, clinical resource, consultant, staff and patient education, with documentation in the EMR. Weekend coverage is required.