bmc
Wound Care Nurse
Brockton, MA · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$43k-$101kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role
- The Ostomy/Wound Nurse functions as clinical resource and consultant in the management of ostomies, complex wounds, fistulae, pressure, vascular and diabetic ulcers, and skin care problems.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with home care agencies to facilitate smooth patient transition from acute care to home.
- Collaborates with Purchasing Department to evaluate and/or purchase contemporary wound/ ostomy care products in a cost-effective manner.
Requirements
- Attend WOCN-specific conferences that contribute toward furthering the wound/ostomy nurse's knowledge and clinical performance and which may be required to keep his/her certification current.
Skills
- The Wound/Ostomy Nurse is an RN who has graduated from a WOCN accredited program
- Registered Nurse in the State of MA
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- BLS required.
- WOCN Certification required.
- If WOCN not current must obtain within 2 years of employment.
- Hours likely to extend into the evening shift to accomplish hospital consults.
Compensation
- However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer.
- In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.
Benefits
- Provides pre-operative counseling, education and stoma site marking for patients undergoing ostomy surgery
- Collaborates with Nursing staff and other members of healthcare team to:
- b. Provide education and counseling for post-operative ostomy patients, family, significant other.
- This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements.
Equal opportunity
- Employer/Disabled/Veterans
- According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or "apps" job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.
- According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams.
- Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website.
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