Mass General Brigham is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care for a nursing job in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Wound Care
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- 8 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Staff
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.
About Us With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson’s VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties. Accolades and Recognition Our staff has been consistently recognized for the quality of care and commitment to patient safety provided on a daily basis. Some of these awards include: - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 5-star rating - The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Beacon Award for Excellence - Human Rights Campaign Foundation LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader designation - The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) awarded a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) - Baby-Friendly USA designated Baby-Friendly Hospita l Our Benefits In addition to competitive pay, all Cooley Dickinson employees who work 20 hours or more per week have access to the following benefits with no waiting period: - a range of health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance benefits - a generous and flexible Earned Time Off program starting at six weeks accrual per year - 403(b) retirement plan with various investment options - opportunities and support for continued education including tuition reimbursement The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Registered Nurse directs and coordinates all nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards and collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. The wound care nurse is responsible to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the ostomy care for inpatients. S/he is involved in the acute, chronic and rehabilitative care of persons with abdominal stomas or ostomies, draining wounds, fistulae, dermal tissue trauma and urinary incontinence. This position is part of the Massachusetts Nurses Association Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to the Nurse Manager/Director and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. - Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required. - Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse (RN) required - Baccalaureate degree (BSN) or equivalent education and experience required - Certification in Wound and Ostomy Care Nursing strongly preferred. - Minimum of one (1) year wound and ostomy care experience required - BLS certification required - Demonstrated excellent technical, interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills required. - Additional unit-specific education and experience requirements are outlined in the Addendum for each unit.
Recruiter: Kirvin, Ann M
Mass General Brigham Job ID #3305078. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Wound Care
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Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programs
