RN - Per diem Wound Care - WDH

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Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

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Job Summary

Summary

Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

* Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.

* Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.

* Record patients' medical information and vital signs.

* Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.

* Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.

* Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Qualifications

Job Description

Education

Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS (AHA)] - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred Neonatal Resuscitation Certification [NRP] - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification [PALS] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred

Experience

Clinical nursing experience 1 year required. 2 years wound care experience preferred.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.

* Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.

* Knowledge of medical terminology.

* Excellent verbal and communication skills.

* Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital remains among the nation's top hospitals for patient experience as a recipient of the Health grades 2023 Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the tenth consecutive year.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is renowned as one of the largest acute care hospitals in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine. At Wentworth-Douglass, we value people who contribute to patient-centered care that enhances community health; we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients' lives.

We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness and professional growth.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

789 Central Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$32.29 - $62.57/Hourly

Grade

6

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