Work where everymoment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in townsPOSITION SUMMARYThe Registered Nurse of the Wound Center reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager Utilizing the nursing process provides high quality direct and indirect patientndashcentered care Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team patients and families Communicates as appropriate the patientrsquos clinical condition responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care for the patient population served Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial support and interactionsWork where everymoment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in townsPOSITION SUMMARYThe Registered Nurse of the Wound Center reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager Utilizing the nursing process provides high quality direct and indirect patientndashcentered care Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team patients and families Communicates as appropriate the patientrsquos clinical condition responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care for the patient population served Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial support and interactionsEDUCATIONCERTIFICATION bull Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing bull Current licensure in the state of Connecticut bull Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period bull Maintain clinical competency required for area during employment within this roleEXPERIENCE bull Previous Med surg nursing experience bull Wound Care experience preferredCOMPETENCIES bull Able to communicate effectively in English ndash both verbally and in writing bull Possesses basic computer skillsESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITESDisclaimer Job descriptions are not intended nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to timemiddot Performs population specific comprehensive assessments and re assessments of the medical and surgical patientrsquos condition and care needs including the psychosocial physical educational and cultural aspectsmiddot Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span including pediatric adult and geriatric population and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to patients served Able to interpret data about the patientrsquos status in order to identify each patientrsquos age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient groupmiddot Assesses and reassesses pain Utilizes appropriate pain management tools and techniques Educates the patient and family regarding pain management Documentation reflects assessments interventions and evaluation of effectivenessmiddot Develops and revises individualized plans of care as indicated by assessment and patient response to treatment Evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness Involves the patient and family in the formulation of goalsmiddot Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical conditionmiddot Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomesmiddot Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate toolsmiddot Demonstrates an ability to be flexible organized and function under stressful situations Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegationmiddot Formulates and implements a teaching plan for patients and families based upon identified learning needs Evaluates effectiveness of learningmiddot Demonstrates autonomous practice consistent with evidence based standards Pursues personal and professional growth and development Serves as a professional role model and mentormiddot Provides an accurate and pertinent report of the patientrsquos condition for safe transfer of care middot Assess stages and measures wounds accurately and in accordance with policy middot Implements follows and evaluates all Restorix Health protocols and processes We take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentEDUCATIONCERTIFICATION bull Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing bull Current licensure in the state of Connecticut bull Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period bull Maintain clinical competency required for area during employment within this roleEXPERIENCE bull Previous Med surg nursing experience bull Wound Care experience preferredCOMPETENCIES bull Able to communicate effectively in English ndash both verbally and in writing bull Possesses basic computer skillsESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITESDisclaimer Job descriptions are not intended nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to timemiddot Performs population specific comprehensive assessments and re assessments of the medical and surgical patientrsquos condition and care needs including the psychosocial physical educational and cultural aspectsmiddot Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span including pediatric adult and geriatric population and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to patients served Able to interpret data about the patientrsquos status in order to identify each patientrsquos age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient groupmiddot Assesses and reassesses pain Utilizes appropriate pain management tools and techniques Educates the patient and family regarding pain management Documentation reflects assessments interventions and evaluation of effectivenessmiddot Develops and revises individualized plans of care as indicated by assessment and patient response to treatment Evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness Involves the patient and family in the formulation of goalsmiddot Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical conditionmiddot Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomesmiddot Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate toolsmiddot Demonstrates an ability to be flexible organized and function under stressful situations Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegationmiddot Formulates and implements a teaching plan for patients and families based upon identified learning needs Evaluates effectiveness of learningmiddot Demonstrates autonomous practice consistent with evidence based standards Pursues personal and professional growth and development Serves as a professional role model and mentormiddot Provides an accurate and pertinent report of the patientrsquos condition for safe transfer of care middot Assess stages and measures wounds accurately and in accordance with policy middot Implements follows and evaluates all Restorix Health protocols and processes We take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment