Registered Nurse, Wound Recovery Center

Full Time
- Days

Primary Function: The primary function/purpose of this job is to provide direct care to clinic patients under the direction of the Program Nurse Manager. Working autonomously, the RN accepts responsibility and accountability for patients to plan, implement and evaluate the care according to age-specific criteria. The RN works within the State Practice Act and follows all WRHMC and Kent Hospital policies and procedures.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

A. Education/Certification/License Requirements:

1. Registered Nurse with current State license in good standing

2. BSN degree in a related field preferred

3. BLS certified

4. Advanced wound/ostomy certification eligible. Agrees to actively pursue and obtain certification in agreed-upon time frame.

B. Skills/Knowledge/Ability Required:

1.Two years' prior experience in an acute care setting

2. Ambulatory care experience desirable

3. Working knowledge of advanced wound care principles and products.

4. Able to implement holistic approach to patient care

5. Utilize lift equipment

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions-Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center-are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation's top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement:
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement:
Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement:
Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.