Inpatient Wound Care RN
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Job Location:
Hartford, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
Position Purpose:
At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center an Inpatient Wound Care RN plays a critical role in the assessment treatment and management of patients with complex wounds. This includes pressure injuries surgical wounds diabetic ulcers and other skin integrity issues. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote optimal healing and prevent complications.
What You Will Do:
Assess and evaluate patient wounds to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Perform wound care procedures including cleaning dressing and debridement.
Monitor and document patient progress adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required:
Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associates degree in Nursing. Strong preference for Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) as it is required for certification.
Valid RN license in the state of Connecticut.
Ideal candidates will have 3 or more years of wound care nursing experience in an inpatient acute hospital setting.
Wound care certification (e.g. WCC) or willingness to obtain certification post-hire.
Preferred:
BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) certification support available post-hire.
Familiarity with evidence-based wound care protocols and pressure injury prevention strategies.
Position Highlights:
Full-Time: 32 hrs/week
Ministry/Facility Information:
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. A member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health it is one of the nations largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Saint Francis is a Level 1 Trauma Center a 617-bed hospital and a major teaching hospital committed to excellence in patient care education and innovation.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Vital Signs Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Rota Management
- Mentoring
- Leadership Skill
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
