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Job description
About This Role
The Wound, Ostomy and Continence RN Acute (WOC) is an essential member of the nursing clinical team, providing expert clinical care, consultation, education, and leadership related to wound, skin, ostomy, and continence needs.
Highlights
Location: New Britain, CT
Facility: The Hospital of Central Connecticut
Department/Unit: 91005-IP Nursing Wound Care
Schedule: Full Time, Day shift
What You'll Do
Coordinate care for populations of patients and identify trends.
Develop and implement educational programs for patients, families, and colleagues.
Provide formal and informal consultation and serve as a resource to patients and the healthcare team.
Advocate for the rights, ethical standards, and safety of patients and the healthcare team.
Review cases for quality improvement and formulate plans for improvement.
Develop evidence-based protocols/treatments and refine them based on emerging evidence.
Promote the profession of nursing and professional practice.
Communicate effectively with staff and be visible and accessible.
Requirements
Education:
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years with at least 2000 hours of progressive wound and skill experience in clinical practice required
5 or more years of active clinical nursing experience preferred
Licenses & Certifications:
Licensed Registered Nurse from the CT DPH
Enrollment in a WOCN Society Accredited Educational Program within one year of hire
Completion of board certification in wound/ostomy/continence through WOCNCB within a defined timeline following enrollment in educational program
BLS certification required
About Hartford HealthCare
Hartford HealthCare is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. The organization includes 7 acute care hospitals, a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network, Home Care services, Senior Services, and an extensive Medical Group network, serving over 185 towns across Connecticut.
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Worksite address
new britain, CT, 06051, US
Who can apply
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