Wound Care Nurse Specialist - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford

Job description

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, Bradford/Haverhill Wound Care Specialist $50 - $60 per hour Full-Time Days, 40 hours/week Monday-Friday, flexibility available We are looking for a Certified Wound Care RN to join our nursing team within our beautiful Rehabilitation Hospital conveniently located off of 495 on Ward Hill in Bradford Mass. Essential Duties: -Acts as a role model for professional practice in wound care (in outpatient wound clinic and inpatient as necessary) -Provides and/or coordinates patient care, including appropriate referrals for required services and necessary equipment to meet the wound care needs of the patient. -Participates in interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate. -Evaluates equipment needs and makes recommendations to the Director of Nursing and Clinical Services appropriately. -Is responsible for equipment management by providing education and monitoring safety. -Collaborates with affiliating agencies to meet the care needs of the wound care patients -Initiates a nursing assessment of patient's condition upon admission to the wound clinic. -Assesses and interprets reports communicating findings with the assigned physician. -Recognize and assesses initi...