Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Wound Team

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare’s Hartford Hospital seeks a dedicated Wound Care/Ostomy Registered Nurse to join the Inpatient Wound Team, providing expert care for acute and chronic wounds, ostomy and continence issues.

The role requires a BSN, preferably WOCNCB certification, and weekend coverage. You’ll educate patients and families, collaborate with the care team, and document care in the EMR to support optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• WOCNCB accredited education program with current certification preferred.
• Recent acute care experience; weekend coverage required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients with acute and chronic wounds, ostomy and continence issues.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
• Educates patients, families and staff on wound and ostomy care.
• Evaluates patient progress and adjusts care plans as needed.
• Uses evidence-based guidelines to treat skin and wound conditions.
• Participates in orientation, training and quality improvement activities.
• Documents care accurately in the EMR.
• Works with the Inpatient WOCN Team at Hartford Hospital.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

BSN

WOCNCB certification preferred

Job description

Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)

Shift Detail: rotating weekends and holidays

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Full Time position on the Inpatient Wound Team providing nursing consultation to a diverse population with acute wound, ostomy and continence issues.

Job Summary

The Wound Care/Ostomy Registered Nurse has the responsibility and accountability for utilizing the nursing process in the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic wounds, ostomy and continence care. Functions in roles of direct expert care, clinical resource, consultant, staff and patient educator. Applies the nursing process within the context of the organization's Framework for Professional Practice. Collaboratively manages transitions across the continuum of care, to assist patients or populations in achieving or maintaining an optimal level of health and achieving best outcome. Recognized as professional role model, mentor and clinical resource. Reports to Program Manager, Inpatient Wound Team.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients with complex acute and chronic wounds, urinary and fecal diversions, stoma care, fistulas, percutaneous tubes, pressure ulcers, lower extremity wounds, surgical wounds, incontinence/moisture associated dermal conditions and others.
• Provides collaboration and consultation to the health care team in developing and implementing plans used in the identification and management of patients with potential or actual alteration in skin integrity and stoma /fistula care.
• Provides appropriate education to patients, families, caregivers, and staff regarding wound and skin care, ostomy care, percutaneous tubes, and draining wound/fistulae management.
• Evaluates patient response to treatment in the progress of wound healing, ostomy self-care skills training and other outcomes; and adjusts plan of care as indicated.
• Uses protocols and evidence-based guidelines for appropriate and cost-effective use of therapies, products and equipment to prevent and treat skin/wound conditions and ostomy /fistula management.
• Actively participates in orientation, training and champion programs, Quality improvement activities, data analytics and policy /procedure development.
• Provides accurate and timely written documentation of care in the electronic medical record.
• Joins others on the Inpatient WOCN Team at Hartford Hospital.

Qualifications

• BSN Required.
• Graduate of a WOCNCB accredited education program with current Wound / Ostomy /Continence certification preferred.
• Exceptions to the educational requirement will be evaluated on an individual basis. A strong candidate in the process of completing the educational requirement will be considered.
• Recent acute care experience preferred. Weekend coverage required.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.