Registered Nurse- Wound Care- Per Diem

Come work at the best place to give and receive care!

Job Description:

Our Wound Center here at Elliot hospital follows the basic principles of successful wound care. Ask the right questions (refers to a complete and detailed history taking) Be thorough with your evaluation of causes of the wound Choose the correct modality of treatment Following these basic principles, we have been able to significantly lower the average healing time and cost to well below the national average.

Delivers care to patients and families with needs ranging from basic to complex utilizing the nursing process. Creates a therapeutic and caring environment for patient and families. Practices in a manner consistent with the Elliot Hospital Interprofessional Practice model; the ANA’s Social Policy Statement, Scope and Standards of Practice, and the Nursing Code of Ethics; and relevant specialty standards of practice.

• Embraces and promotes change to support optimal patient outcomes and an effective professional practice environment.
• Involves patient/family in goal setting and planning, and communicates that plan of care to patient and family for input; and to colleagues to ensure seamless care across shifts and settings.
• Demonstrates accountability for continued professional growth and development.
• Demonstrates accountability for own role in smooth operations of unit.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize and manage rapidly changing situations.
• Utilizes current evidence and relevant national/specialty standards to guide practice and/or performance and identifies areas for improvement.
• Demonstrates competent clinical practice utilizing clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Nurses hired after May 2015 must have a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a higher nursing degree, or commit to achieving the degree in a specified time.
• New Hampshire Registered Nurse or Compact State Registered Nurse License.
• Ability to obtain BCLS qualification during orientation period and maintain during employment.
• Nurses are expected to pursue professional certification upon eligibility or within three years of entering the specialty practice.

MONDAY - FRIDAY; DAYS; PER-DIEM

Solution Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Solution Health is an integrated health system uniquely focused on providing access to high-value primary and specialty care that meets the growing needs of the communities we serve.

Together, Southern New Hampshire Health and Elliot Health System, the founding members of Solution Health, are committed to innovative models of care and collaboration that improve the health and well-being of more than half of million residents of our region. We start with committing to do the right thing, for each patient, always.