WOUND RN - PER DIEM New

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Per Diem; Based on department needs

Job Description

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth recognizes Integrity, Respect, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence as the Core Values of our organization. It is the philosophy of BID-Plymouth to follow the LEAN methodology in order to provide the full continuum of health care services and the best quality patient centered care.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Delivers expert, evidence-based wound and skin care to patients and families.
• Participates with other members of the team work in synchronization to maintain patient flow and provide quality care.
• Arranges/coordinates for facility-based or home care.
• Assesses the patient every clinic visit and documents any change in status in the clinical record.
• Ensures that appropriate labs and tests are considered consistent with the appropriate clinical pathway.
• Actively participates in biweekly quality meetings reviewing outcomes and presenting patients for discussion.
• Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team.
• Reviews the HBO record on a regular basis and updates the plan of care.
• Completes the facility super bill for each patient encounter.
• Ensures patients and care givers receive education about their condition, therapies, and dressings.
  
  

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Education/Experience Required

• Graduate – Accredited School of Nursing
• Evidence of continuing education.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the basic nursing process.
• Experience in wound care or hyperbaric medicine preferred.
  
  

Registration/Certification

• Current RN License, Massachusetts
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Wound Care Certification required within 1 year of hire.
  
  

Physical/Environmental Requirements

This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.

Pay Range

$37.14 - $76.08

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled