Wound Care RN – Sign On Bonus Available!! Position Available In Penobscot, Maine
Tallo's Job Summary: The Wound Care RN position at St. Joseph Healthcare offers a starting rate of $32.48/hr with a sign-on bonus available to new hires. The nurse will deliver specialized patient care in an outpatient wound center, requiring a current Maine RN license, BLS certification, and 3-5 years of experience preferred. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and participation in performance improvement initiatives are key responsibilities.
Job Description
Wound Care RN – Sign On Bonus Available!!
St. Joseph Healthcare
Wound Care
Full Time
- Day Shift
- 8-4:30
Req Number:
30183 The starting rate for this position is: $32.48/hr Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.
- signing bonus eligible to new hires only
JOB SUMMARY
In this position, the nurse will deliver patient care in an outpatient wound center under the direction of the medical director. Utilizing their scope of practice and education, the nurse will provide specialized care for patients requiring wound management, ostomy care, and other related treatments offered within the department. Responsibilities include (but not limited to) basic and advanced wound care following hospital policy, evaluate and document wound progress and clinical findings, assist the physician with minor procedures and specialized wound treatments, participates in performance improvement initiatives in compliance with departmental standards, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to further support patient care when necessary, and participation in departmental or hospital-wide committees, etc. This position may require additional training to work with patients receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Current Maine RN license BLS within 30 days of hire
CWOCN/CWS
preferred (Must hold four-year college degree to obtain certification) Bachelor’s Degree preferred Experience 3 – 5 years preferred (Homecare, Med/Surg Critical Care – with wound care experience preferred)
Other Skills Required:
Must be a team player, have strong communication skills as well the ability to multi-task. Flexible hours Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values:
- Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
- Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
- Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
- Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.
Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).
