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Job description
Wound Care - Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant
| Manchester , CT | Permanent
Job Id:
Location:
Manchester, CT
Manchester, Connecticut offers a vibrant community in the heart of New England, with easy access to Hartford's cultural amenities, outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community pride. The area provides an excellent quality of life with a blend of suburban comfort and proximity to major metropolitan areas.
Facility:
This inpatient hospital facility is a well-established acute care institution committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across multiple inpatient units. The facility fosters a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with strong nursing leadership and a dedication to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.
Opportunity:
Advanced Practitioners - Other Specialties
Job Details:
Full-time inpatient Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN) Advanced Practice RN role within a hospital inpatient setting
Perform comprehensive wound assessments including identification of wound etiology and accurate staging and classification
Develop and implement individualized wound care plans including advanced dressing recommendations and treatment modalities
Lead pressure injury prevention initiatives including risk assessment, staff guidance, and protocol implementation
Provide ostomy care services including preoperative stoma site marking and postoperative management
Deliver ostomy education to patients and caregivers to ensure competence in self-care prior to discharge
Troubleshoot complex ostomy complications and provide ongoing support to optimize patient outcomes
Collaborate closely with hospitalists, surgical teams, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and case reviews to ensure continuity and quality of care
Serve as a clinical resource for staff regarding best practices in wound, ostomy, and continence care
Provide formal and informal education to nursing staff, providers, and ancillary personnel on wound care, pressure injury prevention, and ostomy management
Collaborate with Nursing Education to maintain competencies associated with wound care and support onboarding and ongoing staff development
Contribute to patient and family education initiatives to improve health literacy and outcomes
Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing required; current APRN licensure in applicable state required
WOCN certification required with a minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in wound and ostomy care, preferably in an inpatient setting
Experience in acute care or hospital-based consultation roles preferred
Familiarity with quality improvement methodologies and data-driven practice preferred
Compensation:
Employed salary with benefits.
Recruiter Information Recruiter: Jamie Thomas
Email:
Phone: x312
Worksite address
manchester, CT, 06040, US
Who can apply
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