Wound Care Nurse Certified

Sturdy Health; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 146,000; Part time

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Inc. in Attleboro, MA is seeking a part-time Wound Care Nurse Certified. The role provides wound, ostomy, and continence expertise, educational support to staff, and collaboration with the care team to deliver patient-centered, cost-effective outcomes.

The position requires 5–10 years of clinical experience, MA RN licensure, CPR certification, and certification in wound care. The nurse will lead educational initiatives under the Director of Clinical Practice and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required; MSN preferred.
• Wound Care Nurse Certified.
• Current RN licensure in MA.
• CPR Certification.
• 5–10 years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Consult for wound, fistula management, ostomy continence care and education.
• Resource for ordering and proper utilization of specialty pressure redistribution products.
• Provide educational resources to maintain competencies of unit-based direct care staff.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals to coordinate patient-focused, cost-effective and outcome-oriented care.
• Contribute to increasing nursing knowledge and improving standards of nursing care.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Educational/teaching skills

Communication skills

Leadership/management

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

MSN preferred

Wound Care Nurse Certified

Job description

Wound Care Nurse Certified### Wound Care Nurse CertifiedApply: US - Attleboro, MA: Part time: Posted Yesterday: R9592Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0-Under the general direction of the Director of Clinical Practice and Professional Development, is a consultant for wound, fistula management, ostomy continence care and education. The Wound Care Nurse Certified is a resource for the ordering and proper utilization of specialty pressure redistribution products. Works within the framework of the State Nurse Practice Act and follows all hospital policies and procedures. Complies with the hospital and nursing standards in the performance of the job duties and responsibilities. The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse is responsible for providing the educational resources necessary to prepare and maintain the competencies of the unit based direct care staff for the provision of safe, quality patient care, in accordance with Hospital policy and standards. S/he contributes to increasing Nursing’s body of knowledge and improving standards of nursing care. The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse collaborates with other health care professionals in coordinating patient-focused care that is seamless, cost effective and outcome oriented.**Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:*** Minimum of 5-10 years of current clinical experience* Must possess a sound knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and standards of practice as determined by state and federal regulations.* Minimum 2 – 5 years of educational experience in an acute care or academic organization or demonstrated expertise in a clinically equivalent role.* Proficiency in communication skills (both written and verbal)* Demonstrated experience in clinical teaching* Knowledge of evidence-based clinical research current findings and resources* Knowledge of process improvement strategies* Demonstrated ability and effective organizational skills to coordinate and manage projects/departmental initiatives* Experience with data collection and interpretation of quality performance measures* Ability to function and multi-task in a dynamic environment* Leadership and management competence* Demonstrates clinical competence* Positive interpersonal communication skills and good organizational skills**Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:****Educational Requirements:*** Graduate of an accredited school of nursing* Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required* MSN Preferred* Wound Care Nurse Certified**License/Certification:*** Current RN licensure in MA* CPR Certification**Age Specific Criteria:** Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.**Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations:** Must have the ability to performthe essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.-Salary Range: $93,725.54-$146,082.56-## **Salary Range Details**The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.-### Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.