Registered Nurse RN - Wound Care 35 per hour

Mass General Brigham
US - Massachusetts - Wellesley Hills
November 19, 2024
Medical

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care for a nursing job in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts.

& Requirements

Specialty:
Wound Care
Discipline:
RN
Duration:
Ongoing
24 hours per week
Shift:
8 hours, days
Employment Type:
Staff

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:
Experience:

• Minimum of two years of Nursing experience
• Prior wound/ostomy experience required. - General Care or Medical Surgical nursing experience preferred. Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Current certification as a Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) or Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse (CWOCN, WOCNCB) required.

We are excited to share that we have a part-time opening on our Wound/Ostomy team at Newton-Wellesley Hospital! Vision:
Newton-Wellesley Hospital Nursing is known for our premier culture of health and caring through:
exceptional nursing professional practice, exemplary nursing leadership and education, and extraordinary patient/family experience. Mission:
Newton-Wellesley Hospital nurses provide compassionate patient
• and family-centered care in an environment that reflects excellence in professional practice. Values:

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Knowledge/Excellence
• Advocacy
• Compassion
• Autonomy
• Integrity Professional Practice Model:
Our Professional Practice Model emphasizes the importance of professional development, shared governance, embodying our values, and developing meaningful relationships with our colleagues, patients, families, and the community. Position Description:
The Wound/Ostomy Nurse is a Registered Nurse with advanced education, training and clinical expertise in the care of patients with wounds, ostomies and incontinence. The Wound/Ostomy Nurse serves as a clinical resource and consultant for all members of the healthcare team. The Wound/Ostomy Nurse collaborates closely with other Nurses as well as Nurse Practitioners and Providers. The Wound/Ostomy Nurse works with many specialties within the Multispecialty Clinic, including Surgical Wound Care, Acute Care Services, Plastics, Colon and Rectal and General Surgery. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the care, education, and rehabilitation of all patients with specific disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems.
The focus of this role is on the following key areas:

• Assesses patient's needs related to wound/ostomy and continence issues incorporating functional, emotional, age-related and cultural information as indicated.
• Derives the diagnosis and identifies healthcare issues based onthe assessment.
• Provides education for the patient and the family on issues pertaining to wound/ostomy /continence and other health-related issues.
• Works closely with Nursing, Medical and other staff to ensure maximal outcomes for patients with wound/ostomy or continence problems.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and standards of care that guide and support the provision of evidence-based nursing practice and patient care.
• Conducts assessments and develops educational programs for all levels of personnel to meet the unique needs of patients with wound, ostomy or continence problems.
• Coaches and mentors nursing staff to manage the care for patients with wound, ostomy & continence problems.
• Leads the Pressure Injury Prevention Program.
• Collaborates with the Wound/Ostomy team members to lead regular pressure injury prevalence surveys.
• Coordinates with the outpatient wound/ostomy service and utilizes the electronic medical record (EMR) to communicateand document the patient's care and ensure a seamless transition of care from inpatient to outpatient services.
• Participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives to identify Wound/Ostomy Continence related issues.
• Collects data, analyzes findings and formulates recommendations to improve patient care outcomes and excellence in nursing practice for every patient.

Recruiter:
Beaulieu, Meghann L.

Mass General Brigham Job ID #3309530. Posted job title:
Wound/Ostomy Nurse (Reg)

About Mass General Brigham

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Vision benefits
Life insurance
Employee assistance programs

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